Definition

A substance derived from opium that is used as a pain reliever and sedative.

Example

The doctor prescribed morphia to help manage the patient's severe pain.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of morphia?

Yeah, isn't it a type of pain medication?

Exactly! It's related to morphine, right?

That’s correct — I read it can be really effective for severe pain.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Morphia → It is derived from 'morpheus' (from Greek 'morphe', meaning form or shape) and the suffix '-ia' (used to form nouns indicating a condition or state). The word 'morphia' refers to a substance that alters the form or state of consciousness, particularly in the context of its use as a narcotic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'morpheus' which relates to 'form' or 'shape' — this helps you remember that 'morphia' is a substance that changes your state of consciousness.

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