codeine

名词 codeine:

1. derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain)

co.deine

n.（名词）
An alkaloid narcotic, C8H 2NO 3, derived from opium or morphine and used as a cough suppressant, analgesic, and hypnotic.
可待因：一种生物碱镇痛剂，C8H 2NO 3，从雅片或吗啡中提取并用于伤风按捺剂、止痛药和催眠药

来历：
French codéine
法语 codéine
Greek kôdeia [poppy head] from kôos [cavity] * see keu…-
希腊语 kôdeia [罂粟状饰] 源自 kôos [腔] *参见 keu…-
-ine [alkaloid] * see -ine 2
-ine [生物碱] *参见 -ine2