APOMORPHINE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative

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Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("apomorphine" is a kind of...):

morphia; morphine (an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain)

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