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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

-orphan en · X

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɔː.fan/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈɔɹˌfæn/ (General-American)

Etymology

Contraction of morphinan.

Meanings

  1. (morpheme) Used to form names of morphinan derivates used as opioid receptor antagonists/agonists.

Forms

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-orph- alternative lexicographic