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HYDROMORPHONE

\hˈa͡ɪdɹəmˌɔːfə͡ʊn], \hˈa‍ɪdɹəmˌɔːfə‍ʊn], \h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_m_ˌɔː_f_əʊ_n]\

Definitions of HYDROMORPHONE

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a narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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