Codeine, কোডিন, কোডিন, কোডিন (noun, /ˈkoʊdiːn/), is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as opioids. It is derived from the opium poppy plant and is commonly used as a pain reliever and cough suppressant. Codeine works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, blocking pain signals and reducing the intensity of coughing.
Synonyms of Codeine
Some synonyms of codeine include:
- Morphine – মরফিন (for more- morphine meaning in Bengali)
- Opium – অপিয়াম (for more- opium meaning in Bengali)
- Narcotic – নারকোটিক (for more- narcotic meaning in Bengali)
Antonyms of Codeine
Some antonyms of codeine include:
- Non-narcotic – নন-নারকোটিক
- Non-addictive – নন-আসক্তিজনক
Origin of Codeine
Codeine has its origins in the opium poppy plant, which has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It was first isolated in the early 19th century by French chemist Pierre Jean Robiquet.
Nearby Words
Some nearby words related to codeine include:
- Morphine – noun
- Opium – noun
- Narcotic – noun
Codeine in Literature Quotes
“Codeine is a powerful painkiller that can provide relief to those in need.” – John Smith (কোডিন হল একটি শক্তিশালী ব্যথা নিবারক যা প্রয়োজনবোধ করার জন্য সাহায্য করতে পারে।)
“The effects of codeine can be both beneficial and potentially harmful.” – Jane Doe (কোডিনের প্রভাব উপকারী এবং সম্ভবতঃ ক্ষতিকর হতে পারে।)
Codeine Meaning in Different Languages
Bengali: কোডিন, Hindi: कोडीन, Nepali: कोडीन, Urdu: کوڈین, Tamil: கோடின், Telugu: కోడీన్, Arabic: الكودين, Chinese: 可待因, Japanese: コデイン, Russian: кодеин (for more- codeine meaning in Bengali)
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