buprenorphine
A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its…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.
US/ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/
» Tom is on buprenorphine substitution therapy.
Meaning
1 senses(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.
Examples
3 sentencesTom is on buprenorphine substitution therapy.
Buprenorphine is a miracle drug.
Buprenorphine saves lives.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Blend of (tert-)butyl + cyprenorphine.Blend of (tert-)butyl + cyprenorphine.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivednorbuprenorphine
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable