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etorphine, n. Pharm.|ɛˈtɔːfiːn|
[f. ethene n. + morphine n.]
A synthetic morphine derivative, C25H33NO4 , which is used to anaesthetize and immobilize large animals and also occasionally given as a narcotic analgesic (usu. as the hydrochloride).
1966Approved Names (Brit. Pharmacopœia Comm.) Nov. 18 Etorphine. 1967Brit. Jrnl. Pharmacol. XXX. 11 When given subcutaneously etorphine is 1,000–80,000 times more potent than morphine, depending on the test situation, and its ability to cause catatonia at very low dose levels has resulted in its use for immobilizing game animals. 1977Lancet 23 July 178/2 Etorphine is not available for use in man but has been subject to clinical trial. 1987Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 21 Feb. 14/2 On Tuesday, Way was disqualified for 10 years over the finding of etorphine in swab results returned by the galloper Hollydoll Girl after Ascot wins on January 26 and 31. |