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fentanyl

/fɛnˈtænəl/ noun · British & US
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What does fentanyl mean?

noun

A synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is used to treat severe pain, especially in patients who are tolerant to other opioids.

Example

"The doctor prescribed fentanyl to manage the patient's chronic pain."

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