morphia

/ˈmɔrfiə/
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Definitions of morphia
  1. noun
    an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
    synonyms: morphine
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    types:
    apomorphine
    a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
    type of:
    analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller
    a medicine used to relieve pain
    opiate
    a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
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