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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Easily confused with

oxycontin → percocet →

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.

Rhymes for oxycodone

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

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Frequently asked questions

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.