Definition of Paramorphine

1. Noun. (poison) 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. ¹

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Medical Definition of Paramorphine

1. A poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, found in opium in small quantities, having a sharp, astringent taste, and a tetanic action resembling that of strychnine. Origin: So called from a kind of Egyptian opium produced at Thebes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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