codeine in Italian
codeine in Italian is codeina — codeine means a mild opioid painkiller derived from opium, also used to suppress coughs and help people sleep.
codeine in Italian
codeina
(pharmaceutical drug) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
What does "codeine" mean?
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noun A mild opioid painkiller derived from opium, also used to suppress coughs and help people sleep.
"The doctor prescribed codeine for his back pain."
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codeine in a sentence
- The doctor prescribed codeine for his back pain.
- Some cough syrups contain a small amount of codeine.
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What is "codeine" in Italian?
"codeine" in Italian is codeina. codeine means: A mild opioid painkiller derived from opium, also used to suppress coughs and help people sleep.
How do you use "codeine" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor prescribed codeine for his back pain." In Italian, "codeine" is codeina.
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