morphine
das Morphin
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morphine
A powerful active substance derived from opium, used as a painkiller and capable of causing dependence.
Nach der schweren Operation bekam die Patientin Morphin gegen die starken Schmerzen.
After the major operation, the patient was given morphine for her severe pain.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Morphins |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Morphin | – |
| accusative | das Morphin | – |
| dative | dem Morphin | – |
| genitive | des Morphins | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Morphin' (morphine) is mainly used in medical and pharmaceutical terminology. In everyday life, the word is especially encountered in conversations about severe pain, operations, or palliative care.
Der Arzt erklärte der Familie, warum Morphin in dieser Situation eingesetzt wird.
The doctor explained to the family why morphine was being used in this situation.
Common collocations include 'Morphin verabreichen' (to administer morphine), 'Morphin bekommen' (to be given morphine), and 'mit Morphin behandeln' (to treat with morphine). Compounds such as 'Morphindosis' (morphine dose) and 'Morphinpumpe' (morphine pump) are also used in medical contexts.
Nach dem Unfall bekam der Patient Morphin über eine Morphinpumpe.
After the accident, the patient was given morphine through a morphine pump.
With 'Morphin' (morphine), sentences often include information about the dosage, method of administration, or medical monitoring. Such signal words show that the term is being used medically rather than generally for any painkiller.
Die Ärztin erhöhte die Dosis des Morphins langsam und beobachtete den Patienten sorgfältig.
The doctor slowly increased the morphine dose and monitored the patient carefully.
