opioid

noun
UK: /ˈəʊpiɔɪd/
US: /ˈoʊpiɔɪd/

  1. A type of drug that is used to reduce pain.

    1. The doctor prescribed an opioid for his severe back pain.
    2. Opioid medications can be effective, but they also carry a risk of addiction.

  2. A chemical compound that resembles opium in addictive properties or physiological effects.

    1. Heroin is a highly addictive opioid that can cause serious health problems.
    2. Research is focused on developing non-opioid pain relievers to avoid addiction.

Synonyms

narcotic analgesic
opioid adjective

  1. Relating to or containing opium; having effects similar to opium.

    1. The patient was given an opioid painkiller after surgery.
    2. The opioid crisis has led to increased awareness of addiction risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "opioid" in English means: A type of drug that is used to reduce pain., A chemical compound that resembles opium in addictive properties or physiological effects..

The phonetic transcription of "opioid" is /ˈəʊpiɔɪd/ in British English and /ˈoʊpiɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "opioid": narcotic, analgesic.

Example usage of "opioid": "The doctor prescribed an opioid for his severe back pain.". More examples on the page.