apomorphine

ap·o·mor·phine

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-mawr-feen, -fin]
- /ˌæp əˈmɔr fin, -fɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-mawr-feen, -fin]
- /ˌæp əˈmɔr fin, -fɪn/

Definitions of apomorphine word

noun apomorphine a white crystalline alkaloid, derived from morphine, that is used medicinally as an emetic, as an expectorant, and in Parkinson's disease. Formula: C17H17NO2 3
noun apomorphine a crystalline alkaloid, C17H17NO2, produced by synthesis from morphine 3
noun apomorphine an alkaloid, C 17 H 17 NO 2 , derived from morphine and used as a fast-acting emetic. 1
noun apomorphine A white crystalline compound used as an emetic and in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. 1
noun apomorphine (pharmacology) A particular narcotic used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. 0

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Origin of apomorphine

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; apo- + morphine

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Parts of speech for Apomorphine

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apomorphine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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