pentazocine

noun

pen·​taz·​o·​cine pen-ˈta-zə-ˌsēn 

: a synthetic analgesic drug C₁₉H₂₇NO that is less addictive than morphine

Word History

Etymology

probably from penta- + az- + octa- + -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

pentazocine

noun

pen·​taz·​o·​cine pen-ˈtaz-ə-ˌsēn 

: a synthetic analgesic drug C₁₉H₂₇NO that is less addictive than morphine see talwin