apomorphine

/ˈæpəˌmɔrfən/
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Definitions of apomorphine
  1. noun
    a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
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    type of:
    morphia, morphine
    an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
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