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An alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic action than morphine.

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  1. n. An alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic action than morphine.
  2. n. an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive
  3. An alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic action than morphine.
  4. An alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic actionthan morphine.
  5. n an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive