Meaning of Nalline in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnaliːn/

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  1. Noun

    Nalline

    Etymology

    1950s; earliest use found in The Official Gazette. Shortened from N-allylnormorphine, an alternative name for the compound

    Definitions

    1. a narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine)

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