apomorphine
A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is…A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₇NO₂·HCl·1/2H₂O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₇NO₂·HCl·1/2H₂O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.
a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ)Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ)
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Forms
plural: apomorphines| Singular | apomorphine |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable