butorphanol

English

Etymology

From (cyclo)but(yl) +‎ -orphan (“opioid receptor antagonist/agonist”) +‎ -ol.

Pronunciation

Noun

butorphanol (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A synthetic analgesic and antitussive opioid drug (trademark Stadol) administered in the form of its tartrate C21H29NO2·C4H6O6 as a nasal spray or by injection especially for the relief of pain.

Derived terms

  • butorphanol tartrate

References

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