Morphine

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrfiːn/

Morphine (noun)

  1. A powerful medicine used to reduce severe pain, usually in hospitals, and it can cause sleepiness and breathing problems.
  2. An opioid drug that works on the nervous system to lessen pain, but may lead to dependence if misused.

Examples

  • Morphine is a strong pain medicine for severe pain.
  • The doctor prescribed morphine to reduce the pain.