Morphine

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrˌfiːn/

Definitions of morphine

noun a bitter, crystalline alkaloid extracted from opium

Example Sentences

A1 Morphine is a type of pain medication.

A2 The doctor prescribed morphine to help with the patient's pain.

B1 Some people may develop a dependence on morphine if not taken as directed.

B2 Morphine is often used in hospitals to manage severe pain after surgery.

C1 The pharmacist explained the potential side effects of morphine to the patient.

C2 Research has shown that morphine can be an effective treatment for chronic pain in some patients.

Examples of morphine in a Sentence

formal Morphine is a powerful opioid medication used for pain relief in medical settings.

informal My grandma was given morphine after her surgery to help with the pain.

slang I heard some people use morphine to get high, but it's really dangerous.

figurative The calming effect of music on my soul is like morphine for my emotions.

Grammatical Forms of morphine

• past tense: morphined
• plural: morphines
• comparative: more morphine
• superlative: most morphine
• present tense: morphines
• future tense: will morphine
• perfect tense: have morphined
• continuous tense: is morphining
• singular: morphine
• positive degree: morphine
• infinitive: to morphine
• gerund: morphining
• participle: morphined

Origin and Evolution of morphine

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'morphine' originates from the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus, who was known for appearing in dreams in human form.

Evolution of the word: Originally named after the god of dreams due to its sedative properties, the word 'morphine' has come to be associated with its powerful pain-relieving effects in modern medicine.