Definition of morphine Morphine

/mɔˈɹfin/ - [morfeen] - mor•phine

We found 7 definitions of morphine from 6 different sources.

What does morphine mean?

Noun Plural: morphines
morphine - an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
		morphia
		opiate a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
		analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller a medicine used to relieve pain

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morphine (Noun)
A crystalline alkaloid 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol, extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloid s.

morphine (n.)
A bitter white crystalline alkaloid found in opium, possessing strong narcotic properties, and much used as an anodyne; -- called also morphia, and morphina.

Morphine (INN) (IPA:) is a potent opiate analgesic drug. It is the principal active agent in opium and the prototypical opiate. Like other opioids, e.g. "diacetylmorphine" (heroin), morphine acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain, and at synapses of the nucleus accumbens in particular. Morphine is highly addictive when compared to other substances, and tolerance and physical and psychological dependences develop very rapidly.

Patients on morphine sometimes say they have insomnia, visual hallucinations and nightmares; if these occur then reduction in dosage or switch to an alternative opioid analgesic should be considered.

The word "morphine" is derived from Morpheus, the god of dreams in Greek mythology. He is the son of Hypnos, god of sleep.
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Morphine is an Alternative Rock band formed in 1989. They have released the studio albums "Good", "Cure for Pain", "Yes", and "Like Swimming". They have also released one "greatest hits" album released on February of 2003.