"protopine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: protopines [plural]
Etymology: From proto- + opium + -ine. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|proto|opium|ine}} proto- + opium + -ine Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} protopine (usually uncountable, plural protopines)
  1. (biochemistry) A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid occurring in plants of the family Papaveraceae that has partial agonism for mu and delta opioid receptors, these effects are nalaxone reversible. Tags: uncountable, usually

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