pentazocine

noun pen·taz·o·cine \pen-ˈta-zə-ˌsēn\

Definition of PENTAZOCINE

: a synthetic analgesic drug C₁₉H₂₇NO that is less addictive than morphine

probably from penta- + az- + octa- + ²-ine

First Known Use: 1963

Medical Dictionary

noun pen·taz·o·cine \pen-ˈtaz-ə-ˌsēn\

: a synthetic analgesic drug C₁₉H₂₇NO that is less addictive than morphine—see talwin

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