noun

morphine

morphine

The doctor administered morphine for the pain.

The doctor administered morphine for the pain.

Morphine is a powerful opioid pain medication.

Morphine is a powerful opioid pain medication.

((morphine)) as a substance The patient was given morphine.

Synonyms: opiate, painkiller

Named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, due to its sleep-inducing effects.

Think of Morpheus from Greek mythology to remember its connection to dreams and altered states.

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