Meaning | Derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve / relieve pain). | |
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Broader | analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill | A medicine used to relieve pain |
antitussive | Any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing | |
opiate | A narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative | |
Spanish | codeína | |
Catalan | codeïna |
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