First Known Use: 1964
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fentanyl
noun fen·ta·nyl \ˈfen-tə-ˌnil\
Definition of FENTANYL
: a synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered especially in the form of its citrate
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Origin of FENTANYL
probably alteration of phenethyl, a monovalent radical derived from ethylbenzine, from phen- + ethyl
Medical Dictionary
fentanyl
noun fen·ta·nyl \ˈfent-ən-ˌil\
Medical Definition of FENTANYL
: a synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C22H28N2O·C6H8O7 is administered orally or parenterally
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