morphinate

/ˈmɔrfɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt of morphine, especially morphine monohydrate, used as a medication to treat pain and as a cough suppressant.

“The doctor prescribed morphinate for the patient’s severe back pain.”

2. verb

To treat or administer morphine or a morphine salt.

“The nurse morphinated the patient before the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • morphine
  • painkiller

Antonyms

  • analgesic
  • pain-inducer