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Apomorphine

{ ‖

Apˊo-mor′phi-a

,

Apˊo-mor′phine

, }
Noun.
[Pref.
apo-
+
morphia
,
morphine
.]
(Chem.)
A crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic.

Definition 2024


apomorphine

apomorphine

English

Noun

apomorphine (countable and uncountable, plural apomorphines)

  1. (pharmacology) A particular narcotic used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Translations


French

Etymology

apo- + morphine

Noun

apomorphine f (plural apomorphines)

  1. apomorphine