diacetylmorphine
English
editEtymology
editFrom diacetyl + morphine; 1870-75.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editdiacetylmorphine (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) The INN name for the drug heroin.
Synonyms
edit- diamorphine (BAN name)
From diacetyl + morphine; 1870-75.
diacetylmorphine (uncountable)