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OPERIDINE

\ˈɒpəɹˌɪdiːn], \ˈɒpəɹˌɪdiːn], \ˈɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_d_iː_n]\

Definitions of OPERIDINE

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A narcotic analgesic partly metabolized to meperidine in the liver. It is similar to morphine in action and used for neuroleptanalgesia, usually with droperidol.

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