Looking for the meaning of the word OPIOID in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OPIOID with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Opioid
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1950s: from opium+ -oid
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəʊpɪɔɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a compound resembling opium in addictive properties or physiological effects
Short Definition:compound resembling opium in addictive properties
Examples:- opioids other than heroin
Word: Opioid
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəʊpɪɔɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to or denoting opioids
Short Definition:of opioids
Examples:- opioid use
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