English word pethidine comes from English ethyl, English piperidine, English -idine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C2H5, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom. |
| piperidine | English (eng) | (organic compound) An alicyclic heterocycle, containing 5 carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom, formally derived by the hydrogenation of pyridine; many of its derivatives are alkaloids or pharmaceuticals. |
| -idine | English (eng) | (chemistry) Denotes a chemical compound related to others; alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. |
| pethidine | English (eng) | (pharmaceutical drug) A fast-acting opioid analgesic drug used in the treatment of severe pain. [from 20th c.]. |