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Paregoric

Noun:

1. A medicinal drug consisting of opium as the main active ingredient, used to relieve pain or diarrhea.

Sample Sentence: My doctor prescribed paregoric to help soothe my stomachache.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or resembling paregoric.

Sample Sentence: The nurse administered a paregoric solution to the patient for pain relief.

Verb:

1. To treat or alleviate pain or discomfort.

Sample Sentence: The dentist suggested using a topical gel to paregoric the area before the procedure.

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