Definition

A medication that is derived from morphine and is used to help with breathing problems caused by narcotic overdoses.

Example

The doctor administered nalorphine to reverse the effects of the overdose.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of nalorphine?

I think I read something about it; it's used for overdose cases, right?

Exactly! It's a drug that helps counteract the effects of narcotics.

That sounds really important for emergency situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nalorphine is formed from "nal" (a modification of the chemical name for the compound) and "orphine" (from the Greek "orphinē", meaning morphine). The word refers to a synthetic derivative of morphine used as a pain reliever and to counteract the effects of morphine overdose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'orphine' as relating to morphine, and remember that nalorphine is a modified version used to counteract morphine's effects.

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