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methadone

/ˈmɛθədoʊn/

Meanings
noun
A synthetic opioid analgesic, used to wean addicts off heroin or other opiate based narcotics, and in chronic pain management.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed methadone to help the patient manage their chronic pain and reduce their reliance on stronger painkillers. "
medicine substance body disease

Related Words

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patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

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analgesic noun

/ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.sɪk/

Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

"Taking an analgesic helped relieve my headache so I could focus on my math homework. "

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chronic noun

/ˈkɹɒnɪk/

Marijuana, typically of high quality.

"He bought some top-shelf chronic from a dealer. "

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reliance noun

/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/

The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

"Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced."

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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stronger adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡɚ/ /stɹɒŋɡə/ /stɹɔŋɡɚ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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opioid noun

/ˈəʊpiɔɪd/

A substance that has effects similar to opium.

"The doctor prescribed an opioid to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery. "

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narcotics noun

/nɑrˈkɑtɪks/ /nɑrˈkɑɾɪks/

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

"The police warned about the dangers of using narcotics purchased illegally, as their effects can be unpredictable and addictive. "

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addicts noun

/ˈædɪkts/ /əˈdɪkts/

A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

"He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies."

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synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "

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painkillers noun

/ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɚz/ /ˈpeɪnˌkɪləz/

A drug that numbs the pain in the body.

"After her surgery, the doctor prescribed painkillers to help manage the pain. "