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meconin

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mec·o·nin

(mek'ŏ-nin),

The lactone of meconic acid, found also in Hydrastis canadensis; a hypnotic.

Synonym(s): opianyl

meconin

A chemical isolated from opium, as well as from the root of Hydrastis canadensis. It can be used as a marker of opiate use.

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