Definition of chlorodyne in English:
chlorodyne
noun ˈklɔːrə(ʊ)dʌɪnˈklɒrə(ʊ)dʌɪn
mass nounA preparation of chloroform and morphine formerly used to relieve pain.
Example sentencesExamples
- Several bottles of laudanum and chlorodyne were found in Dean's bedroom.
- Confused by the chlorodyne which I had taken, I lay motionless in a semi-conscious state.
- The first major government committee of enquiry in the 20s considered only the treatment of morphine addiction, ignoring the widespread misuse of chlorodyne.
- He collapsed in his office after an overdose of chlorodyne, died in his home, Hustlers Terrace, on 17 January 1889, and was buried in Sandhurst cemetery with Anglican rites.
- During this unhappy time she was also dosing herself with bromides and chlorodyne.
Origin
Mid 19th century: blend of chloroform and anodyne.