morphinism
noun
mor·phin·ism ˈmȯr-ˌfē-ˌni-zəm 
-fə-
: a disordered condition of health produced by habitual use of morphine
Word History
First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
morphinism
noun
mor·phin·ism ˈmȯr-ˌfē-ˌniz-əm, -fə-
: a disordered condition of health produced by habitual use of morphine
morphinism
noun
as in heroinism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- heroinism
- alcoholism
- addiction
- monkey
- dependence
- tolerance
- dependance
- jones
- habit
- habituation
