Meaning & use
opioid
A drug derived from or chemically related to opium, used medically to relieve pain.
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Doctors are more cautious now about prescribing opioids for chronic pain.
The clinic offers treatment programs for people struggling with opioid addiction.
A note on using this word
Opioid is a broad category that includes both natural opiates, like morphine, and synthetic drugs with similar effects.
Words with a similar meaning
painkillernarcotic
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