Meaning of the word morphine in English

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morphine

US /ˈmɔːr.fiːn/
UK /ˈmɔː.fiːn/
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Noun

an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally as a pain reliever and sedative.

Example:
The doctor prescribed morphine for the patient's severe pain.
Morphine is a powerful opioid.