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fentanilo
/fenˈtanilo/Loanword from English fentanilo
a powerful synthetic opioid painkiller
El fentanilo es un analgésico muy potente.
Fentanilo is a very powerful painkiller.
Medicine
technical
A synthetic opioid analgesic approximately 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, used primarily for severe pain management, including cancer pain and during surgery.
El fentanilo se utiliza en dosis controladas para aliviar el dolor postoperatorio.
Fentanilo is used in controlled doses to relieve postoperative pain.
Due to its high potency, fentanilo is often administered via transdermal patches, injections, or lozenges. It is also a drug of abuse and a significant contributor to the opioid crisis.
Collocations
parche de fentanilofentanyl patchsobredosis de fentanilofentanyl overdose
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Medical vs. Recreational Use
Fentanilo is prescribed for severe pain but is also illegally manufactured and distributed, leading to widespread misuse.
Gold Rule
Safety Precautions
Fentanilo should only be used under medical supervision due to its high risk of overdose and respiratory depression.
Word Origin
Derived from the English 'fentanyl', which itself is a combination of the names of two related compounds: 'fentanyl' (from the chemical structure) and 'meperidine' (another opioid).
Usage Notes
Fentanilo is a highly regulated substance due to its potential for abuse and lethal overdose. It is often referred to in medical contexts but also in discussions about drug policy and public health.
Word Breakdown
fent-
derived from the chemical structure of the drug
root-anilo
suffix indicating a synthetic opioid
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