fentanyl
nounHow many syllables in fentanyl?
There are 3 syllables in the word fentanyl.How to pronounce fentanyl:
Definition of fentanyl:
- fentanyl (noun):
- a synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic c22h28n2o with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate c22h28n2o·c6h8o7 is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection)
- noun. trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug.
Synonyms for fentanyl:
anodyne
opiate
pain pill
painkiller
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