buprenorphine

B3U1P3R1E1N1O1R1P3H4I1N1E1
US/ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/

noun

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.

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suboxoneSubutex
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Meanings

nounbuprenorphine (uncountable)

alternative buprenorphene · alternative buprenorphinum

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

    Synonyms: suboxone, Subutex

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
suboxoneSubutex
Also see
buprinex

Origin

Blend of (tert-)butyl + cyprenorphine.

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Translations

Finnish buprenorfiini
  • buprenorfiinisemisynthetic opioid
Italian buprenorfina
  • buprenorfinasemisynthetic opioid
Turkish buprenorfin
  • buprenorfinsemisynthetic opioid
Cite this entry
APA

buprenorphine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/buprenorphine

MLA

“buprenorphine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/buprenorphine. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “buprenorphine,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/buprenorphine.

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