Meaning of METHADONE

Pronunciation:			'methu`down
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
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	Synonyms:		dolophine hydrochloride, fixer, methadon, methadone hydrochloride, synthetic heroin
	See Also:		narcotic
Thesaurus Terms
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