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opioid antagonist

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[oh-pee-oid-an-tag-uh-nist] / ˈoʊ piˌɔɪd ænˈtæg ə nɪst /

noun

  1. Pharmacology. any drug that counteracts the effects of an opioid, used primarily to treat opioid overdose and as a therapy for opioid or alcohol addiction.

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