dihydrocodeine

British

/ ˌdaɪhaɪdrəʊˈkəʊdiːn /

noun

synthetic drug similar to codeine, used as an analgesic, an antidiarrhoeal, and to relieve coughing, or used recreationally

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Etymology

Origin of dihydrocodeine

from _di- ¹ + _hydro- (sense 2) + _codeine

Example Sentences

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Instead, I was given dihydrocodeine while breastfeeding, without any warning of the risks.

From BBC

He was arrested and released the following day, when police returned his two tubs of dihydrocodeine tablets to him, his family said.

From BBC

Debbie had been prescribed the opiate-based painkiller dihydrocodeine by her family doctor in 2008 after developing back pain.

From BBC

In 2016, he realised she was addicted to dihydrocodeine - the same drug prescribed to Debbie - and asked her GP to help her get off them.

From BBC

The driver of the other vehicle allegedly drove under the influence of the painkiller dihydrocodeine, disobeyed a stop sign and caused the collision.

From Washington Times

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