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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
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