apomorphine – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
apomorphine
n.
chemical compound derived from morphine
Apomorphine
Apomorphine (
Apokyn,
Ixense,
Spontane,
Uprima) is a non-
selective dopamine agonist which activates both
D1-like and
D2-like receptors, with some preference for the latter subtypes. It is historically a
morphine decomposition product by boiling with concentrated acid, hence the -
morphine suffix. Apomorphine does not actually contain morphine or its skeleton, nor does it bind to
opioid receptors. The
apo- prefix relates to it being an
aporphine derivative.
apomorphine
Noun
1. a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
(hypernym) morphine, morphia
Apomorphin (das)
n.
apomorphine, chemical compound derived from morphine
apomorphine
n.
apomorphine, chemical compound derived from morphine