buprenorphine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of (tert-)butyl + cyprenorphine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buprenorphinum | alternative | lexicographic | |
| buprenorphene | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
fi buprenorfiini (semisynthetic opioid) · it buprenorfina (semisynthetic opioid) · tr buprenorfin (semisynthetic opioid)