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codeine

Noun

∙ An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and cough suppressant; often mixed with aspirin etc. pharmacology

BABYLON ENGLISH
codeine n.
pain relieving and cough suppressing drug (derived from opium)

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
codeine
codeine
\co*de"ine\ (?), n. [gr. &?; poppy head: cf. f. cod&?;ine.] (chem.) one of the opium alkaloids; a white crystalline substance, c18h21no3, similar to and regarded as a derivative of morphine, but much feebler in its action; -- called also codeia.

WORDNET 2.0
codeine
Noun
1. derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain)
(hypernym) opiate

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Codeine
Codeine, also known as 3-methylmorphine, is an opiate used to treat pain, as a cough medicine, and for diarrhea. It is typically used for mild to moderate degrees of pain. Greater benefit may occur when combined with paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin. Evidence for use for cough is poor. In Europe it is not recommended as a cough medicine in those under twelve years of age. It is taken by mouth. It typically starts working after half an hour with maximum effect at two hours. Effects last for about four to six hours.
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codeine

Noun

∙ An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and cough suppressant; often mixed with aspirin etc. pharmacology

BABYLON ENGLISH
codeine n.
pain relieving and cough suppressing drug (derived from opium)

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
codeine
codeine
\co*de"ine\ (?), n. [gr. &?; poppy head: cf. f. cod&?;ine.] (chem.) one of the opium alkaloids; a white crystalline substance, c18h21no3, similar to and regarded as a derivative of morphine, but much feebler in its action; -- called also codeia.

WORDNET 2.0
codeine
Noun
1. derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain)
(hypernym) opiate

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Codeine
Codeine, also known as 3-methylmorphine, is an opiate used to treat pain, as a cough medicine, and for diarrhea. It is typically used for mild to moderate degrees of pain. Greater benefit may occur when combined with paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin. Evidence for use for cough is poor. In Europe it is not recommended as a cough medicine in those under twelve years of age. It is taken by mouth. It typically starts working after half an hour with maximum effect at two hours. Effects last for about four to six hours.
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