Opiate

opiate /opi·ate/ (o´pe-it)

1. any drug derived from opium.

2. hypnotic (2).

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o·pi·ate (p-t, -t)

n.

1. Any of various sedative narcotics that contain opium or one or more of its natural or synthetic derivatives.

2. A drug, hormone, or other chemical substance that has sedative or narcotic effects similar to those containing opium or its derivatives. Also called opioid.

adj.

1. Of or containing opium or any of its derivatives.

2. Resembling opium or its derivatives in activity.

3. Inducing sleep or sedation; soporific.

v. (-t)

To subject to the action of an opiate.

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opi·ate (-t, -t) adj.

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Opiate

Any narcotic analgesic derived from a natural source, such as morphine from the opium poppy.

Mentioned in: Methadone

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opiate (ōˑ·pē·it),

n 1. a drug that comprises opium, an opium derivative, or a synthetic preparation that exhibits activity similar to opium.
adj 2. pertaining to a substance that relieves pain or induces sleep. Also called
opiod.

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opiate (ō´pēt),

n 1. a remedy containing or derived from opium.
n 2. a drug that induces sleep.

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opiate

any sedative narcotic containing opium or any of its derivatives. Used chiefly to induce sleep and to suppress cough. See also opioid.

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endogenous opiate

naturally occurring substances with opiate effects.