noun
oxycodone
ok-see-KOH-dohn
Oxycodone (noun) means a strong, addictive prescription painkiller derived partly from opium, similar in effect to morphine. Example: “The doctor prescribed oxycodone for severe pain after the surgery.”
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A strong, addictive prescription painkiller derived partly from opium, similar in effect to morphine.
"The doctor prescribed oxycodone for severe pain after the surgery."
"Oxycodone is best known to the public under the brand name OxyContin."
How to use oxycodone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA powerful opioid painkiller, chemically related to codeine and morphine, with a high risk of dependence.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the generic drug oxycodone with OxyContin, which is one specific brand-name, slow-release formulation of it.
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Common pairings
prescribed oxycodone
oxycodone addiction
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Etymology
Built from "(hydr)oxy" plus "cod(eine)" plus the chemical suffix "-one," reflecting its structural relationship to codeine.
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What does “oxycodone” mean?
The word “oxycodone” means a strong, addictive prescription painkiller derived partly from opium, similar in effect to morphine. In plain terms, a powerful opioid painkiller, chemically related to codeine and morphine, with a high risk of dependence.
How do you pronounce “oxycodone”?
“Oxycodone” is pronounced ok-see-KOH-dohn (/ˌɑk.siˈkoʊˌdoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “oxycodone” in a sentence?
Here is “oxycodone” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed oxycodone for severe pain after the surgery.”
What part of speech is “oxycodone”?
“Oxycodone” is a noun.
