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noun
A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences, toxicology
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History
Etymology tree English para- French morphinebor. German Morphinbor. English morphine English paramorphine From para- + morphine.
