Hydrocodone Definition

hīdrə-kōdōn
noun
A narcotic drug derived from codeine, C18 H21 NO3 , used in its bitartrate form as an analgesic and antitussive.
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Other Word Forms of Hydrocodone

Noun

Singular:
hydrocodone
Plural:
hydrocodones

Origin of Hydrocodone

  • (di)hydrocod(ein)one

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Hydrocodone Sentence Examples

  • People allergic to codeine and hydrocodone should not take Vicodin.

  • Commonly prescribed for moderate pain, Vicodin is a combination of acetaminophen (often sold under the brand name Tylenol) and hydrocodone.

  • Hydrocodone binds to pain receptors and reduces the sensation of pain.

  • Hydrocodone is the habit-forming part of the drug mix in Vicodin.

  • The police were called to the scene and arrested Knight on suspicion of assault, also finding hydrocodone and ecstasy on the violence prone former music mogul.

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Words Starting With

HHYHYD

Words Ending With

ENEONE

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