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heroin

/hɪˈroʊɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does heroin mean?

noun

A highly addictive opioid drug derived from morphine, used medically as a pain reliever and recreationally for its euphoric effects.

Example

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

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