buprenorphene

B3U1P3R1E1N1O1R1P3H4E1N1E1

A form of buprenorphine — A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence.

Scrabble 22

Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of buprenorphine.
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