APOMORPHINE

apomorphine

(noun) a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

apomorphine (countable and uncountable, plural apomorphines)

(pharmaceutical drug) A particular narcotic used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`o*mor"phi*a, Ap`o*mor"phine, n. Etym: [Pref. apo- + morphia, morphine.] (Chem.)

Definition: A crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ODONTOGLOSSUM

(noun) any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors


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