paramorphine

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What does paramorphine mean?

A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines.

Where does paramorphine come from?

Etymology tree English para- French morphinebor. German Morphinbor. English morphine English paramorphine From para- + morphine.

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