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Opioids

By Anne Asher, About.com

Updated March 28, 2005

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Definition: Opioids are a class of drugs used for pain management. Opioids have a very strong analgesic effect. The most well know opioid is morphene.
Also Known As: opioid analgesics, morphene
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