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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

methadone

/mɛθədoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does methadone mean?

noun

A long-acting opioid medication used to treat pain and withdrawal symptoms from other opioids. It is often used in the treatment of opioid use disorder.

Example

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

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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