thebaine

See also: thébaine

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Θῆβαι (Thêbai, Thebes) This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

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thebaine (uncountable)

  1. (toxicology) A poisonous alkaloid, paramorphine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine.

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