Definition

A strong medicine made from opium that is used to relieve pain and can be addictive.

Example

The doctor prescribed morphine to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about how morphine is used in hospitals?

Yeah, I know it’s a powerful painkiller, right?

Exactly! It’s often used for patients after surgery.

That makes sense; it must really help with recovery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Morphine → It is derived from 'morpheus' (from Greek 'Morpheus', meaning the god of dreams) and the suffix '-ine' (used to form names of substances). The word 'morphine' refers to a substance that induces sleep or relieves pain, akin to the effects of dreams.

Memory Tip

Imagine the god of dreams, Morpheus, when you think of morphine, as it helps to relieve pain and can induce a dream-like state.

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