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Nalorphine

Definition: Nalorphine is a synthetic opioid drug that is primarily used as an analgesic and antagonist. It has both agonist and antagonist effects on opioid receptors, making it useful for a variety of medical applications.

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• Noun: Nalorphine

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Usage: Medical

Definition: A synthetic opioid drug used for its analgesic properties and in the treatment of opioid addiction.

Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed nalorphine to alleviate the patient's severe pain.

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Usage: Pharmacology

Definition: A drug that acts as both an agonist and antagonist on opioid receptors, used in medical research and experimentation.

Example Sentence: The scientists conducted experiments to study the effects of nalorphine on opioid receptors in lab rats.

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Usage: Historical

Definition: A previously popular opioid derivative used for its stimulant effects, now largely obsolete due to its addictive nature.

Example Sentence: In the early 20th century, nalorphine was widely abused due to its stimulant properties, leading to addiction issues.

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