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Word: Methadone
Speech Type: Noun
1940s: from its chemical name, (6-di)meth(yl)a(mino-4,4-)d(iphenyl-3-heptan)one
ˈmɛθədəʊn
a powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
Short Definition:powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as substitute drug in treatment of morphine and heroin addiction
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