Look up: heroin

1. heroin
   [n] - a narcotic that is considered a hard drug
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2. Heroin
   Highly addictive drug that is derived from morphine, and is obtained from the opium poppy.
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3. Heroin
   Heroin: Semisynthetic drug derived from morphine. Discovered in 1874, it was introduced commercially in 1898 by the Bayer company in Germany. The name heroin was coined from the German heroisch meaning heroic, strong. Heroin is stronger (more potent) than morphine.
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4. heroin
   Semisynthetic drug derived from morphine. Discovered in 1874, it was introduced commercially in 1898 by the bayer company in germany. The name heroin was coined from the german heroisch meaning heroic, strong. Heroin is stronger (more potent) than morphine. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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5. heroin
   diacetylmorphine noun a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush
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6. heroin
   (her´o-in) a highly addictive narcotic derived from morphine. Because of its vulnerability to abuse, its medicinal use and sale are prohibited in the United States and many other countries. (See drug abuse.) Called also diacetylmorphine.
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7. heroin
   highly addictive morphine derivative that makes up a large portion of the illicit traffic in narcotics. Heroin is made by treating morphine with ... [5 related articles]
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8. heroin
   heroin (he'ruwun) , opiate drug synthesized from morphine (see narcotic). Originally produced in 1874, it was thought to be not only nonaddictive but useful as a cure for respiratory illness and morphine addiction, and capable of relieving morphine withdrawal symptoms. Later it was discovered to...
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9. Heroin
   Heroin (diacetylmorphine) is a powerful opiate analgesic derived from morphine. A sedative, heroin is used illicitly to produce intense euphoria. Heroin is so called because one of its effects is to make the user believe there is a 'hero in them'.
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10. heroin
    (H) Type: Term Pronunciation: her′ō-in Definitions: 1. An alkaloid, prepared from morphine by acetylation; rapidly metabolized to morphine in the body; formerly used for the relief of cough. Except for research, its use in the U.S. is prohibited by federal law because of its potential for abuse. Synonyms: diacetylmorphine, dia...
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11. heroin
    Powerful opiate analgesic, an acetyl derivative of morphine. It is more addictive than morphine but causes less nausea. Methadone can be used to help wean addicts off heroin however it too is addictive
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12. heroin
    A substance made from morphine. Heroin is very addictive and it is illegal to use or sell it in the United States. It is a type of opiate.
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13. Heroin
    `Heroin` (`diacetylmorphine` (INN)), also known as `diamorphine` (BAN, or, especially in older literature, as `morphine diacetate`), is a semi-synthetic opioid drug synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. It is the 3,6-diacetyl ester of morphine (di-acetyl-morphine) and a ...
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14. Heroin
    (song) "`Heroin`" is a song by The Velvet Underground, released on their 1967 debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico. Written by Lou Reed in 1964, the song is one of the band`s most celebrated compositions, overtly depicting heroin use and abuse. Critic Mark Deming wr...
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15. Heroin
    (Billy Idol song) "`Heroin`" is single by Billy Idol, released to promote his 1993 album Cyberpunk. The song is a cover of a song by The Velvet Underground, originally released on their 1967 debut album. Early incarnations of "Heroin" used acoustic instruments or ot...
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16. Heroin
    (album) `Heroin` is the 14th solo album by Z-RO. Guests include Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Billy Cook, Lil` Flip, Chris Ward, Mýa and Mike D. Tracklist: References:
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