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apomorphine

apo·morp·hine

UK/ˌap.əˈmɔː.fiːn/ US/ˌæp.əˈmɔɹˌfin/ uncommon

noun

1.

a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative

Origin

From apo- + morphine.

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