thebaine

See also: thébaine

English

Alternative forms

• thebaia (archaic)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Θῆβαι (Thêbai, “Thebes”) This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

thebaine (uncountable)

1. (toxicology) A poisonous alkaloid, paramorphine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine.

See also

• morphine
• codeine