Opiate
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| Opiate | |
|---|---|
| Term | Opiate |
| Short definition | Ophthalmoscope - (pronounced) (from-THAL-moh-skope) A lighted instrument used to examine the inside of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
opiate - (pronounced) (OH-Pee-ut) substance used to treat pain or induce sleep. Opiates are made from or contain opium. Opiates bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Examples of opiates are codeine, heroin and morphine. An opiate is a type of analgesic
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