cyclazocine

noun

cy·​claz·​o·​cine sī-ˈkla-zə-ˌsēn 

-sən

: an analgesic drug C₁₈H₂₅NO that inhibits the effect of morphine and related addictive drugs and is used in the treatment of drug addiction

Word History

Etymology

cycl- + azocine (C₇H₇N), probably from az- + octa- + -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cyclazocine

noun

cy·​claz·​o·​cine sī-ˈklaz-ə-ˌsēn, -sən 

: an analgesic drug C₁₈H₂₅NO that inhibits the effect of morphine and related addictive drugs and is used in the treatment of drug addiction