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n. - An alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium.

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  • On the other hand, morphine is known for its ability to accumulate in the body.
  • It's pretty obvious Gonzales was hoping that Ashcroft was swimming in morphine and ready to sign anything.
  • It contains from 8 to 14 per cent. of morphine, which is its principal alkaloid.
  • Fentanyl is used by the microgram, its that potent; unlike morphine, which is used in milligrams.
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