naltrexone

/nælˌtrɛkˈsoʊn/
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Definitions of naltrexone
  1. noun
    an oral antagonist against the action of opiates
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    type of:
    narcotic antagonist
    an antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration)
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