methadone
IPA: mˈɛθʌdoʊn
noun
- (pharmacology) A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
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Examples of "methadone" in Sentences
- This is not the case with methadone.
- Methadone as treatment for leukemia.
- But then he was addicted to methadone.
- He's on a methadone maintenance program.
- It is most closely related to methadone.
- Morphine and methadone are not permitted.
- Dipipanone's closest relative is methadone.
- An improved immunoassay for methadone is disclosed.
- The correct name is methamphetamine, not methadone.
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