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Noun: meperidine  mu'pe-ri,deen
  1. A synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain
    "The doctor prescribed meperidine for post-surgical pain management";
    - meperidine hydrochloride, Demerol, pethidine [Brit]

Derived forms: meperidines

Type of: narcotic

Encyclopedia: Meperidine