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| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| codeine |
(k ´d n) (KEY) , alkaloid found in opium. It is a narcotic whose effects, though less potent, resemble those of morphine. An effective cough suppressant, it is mainly used in cough medicines. Like other narcotics, codeine is addictive. See drug addiction and drug abuse. |
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