levorphanol

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Etymology

From lev- +‎ -orphan (“morphinan derivate”) +‎ -ol.

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levorphanol (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An addictive drug used especially in the form of its hydrated tartrate C17H23NO·C4H6O6·2H2O as a potent analgesic with properties similar to morphine.

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