First Known Use: 1955
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propoxyphene
noun pro·poxy·phene \prō-ˈpäk-sə-ˌfēn\
Definition of PROPOXYPHENE
: a narcotic analgesic C22H29NO2 structurally related to methadone but less addicting that is administered especially in the form of its salts (as the hydrochloride)
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Origin of PROPOXYPHENE
prop- + oxy + -phene (alteration of phenyl)
Medical Dictionary
propoxyphene
noun pro·poxy·phene \prō-ˈpäk-sə-ˌfēn\
Medical Definition of PROPOXYPHENE
: a narcotic analgesic structurally related to methadone but less addicting that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C22H29NO2·HCl or hydrated napsylate C22H29NO2·C10H8SO3·H2O—called also dextropropoxyphene; see darvocet-n, darvon
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