First Known Use: 1964
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naloxone
noun nal·ox·one \na-ˈläk-ˌsōn\
Definition of NALOXONE
: a synthetic potent antagonist C19H21NO4 of narcotic drugs and especially morphine that is administered especially in the form of its hydrochloride
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Origin of NALOXONE
N-allyl + hydroxy- + -one
Medical Dictionary
naloxone
noun nal·ox·one \nal-ˈäk-ˌsōn, ˈnal-ək-ˌsōn\
Medical Definition of NALOXONE
: a potent synthetic antagonist of narcotic drugs and especially morphine that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C19H21NO4·HCl—see narcan
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