Definition of Hydromorphone

1. Noun. A narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Exact synonyms: Dilaudid, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Generic synonyms: Analgesic, Anodyne, Pain Pill, Painkiller
Language type: Trade Name

Medical Definition of Hydromorphone

1. 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one. An opioid analgesic made from morphine and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine. Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, narcotics. Chemical name: Morphinan-6-one, 4,5-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl-, (5alpha)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydromorphone

hydrometeors
hydrometer
hydrometer
hydrometers
hydrometra
hydrometric
hydrometric
hydrometrocolpos
hydrometrograph
hydrometry
hydrometry
hydromica
hydromicrocephaly
hydromorphic
hydromorphone (current term)
hydromorphone (current term)
hydromorphone hydrochloride
hydromorphone hydrochloride
hydromphalus
hydromyelia
hydromyelocele
Hydromyinae
hydromyoma
Hydromys
hydronephrosis
hydronephrosis
hydronephrotic
hydronic
hydronically
hydronium

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