noun🔗ShareCodeinAn addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and cough suppressant; often mixed with aspirin etc."The doctor prescribed codeine for my severe cough, but warned me about its potential to be addictive. "Der Arzt verschrieb mir Codein gegen meinen starken Husten, warnte mich aber vor dem Suchtpotenzial.medicinesubstancechemistryphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading