First Known Use: 1947
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meperidine
noun me·per·i·dine \mə-ˈper-ə-ˌdēn\
Definition of MEPERIDINE
: a synthetic narcotic drug C15H21NO2 used in the form of its hydrochloride as an analgesic, sedative, and antispasmodic
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Origin of MEPERIDINE
methyl + piperidine
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meperidine
noun me·per·i·dine \mə-ˈper-ə-ˌdēn\
Medical Definition of MEPERIDINE
: a synthetic narcotic drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C15H21NO2·HCl as an analgesic, sedative, and antispasmodic—called also isonipecaine, pethidine
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