"OxyContin" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/, /ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)ʔn̩/ Forms: OxyContins [plural]
Etymology: Trademark, based on oxycodone. Etymology templates: {{m|en|oxycodone}} oxycodone Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} OxyContin (plural OxyContins)
  1. (pharmacology) A brand name for a controlled-release form of oxycodone, a synthetic analgesic drug. Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Synonyms: oxycontin Derived forms: OxyContined Related terms: oxycotton
    Sense id: en-OxyContin-en-name-4fJChG7w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English trademarks Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

Alternative forms

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