opioid
das Opioid, die Opioide
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opioid
A natural or synthetically produced active substance that acts on opioid receptors in the body. Opioids are primarily used to treat severe pain, but they can be addictive.
Der Arzt verschrieb ihr ein Opioid gegen die starken Schmerzen.
The doctor prescribed her an opioid for her severe pain.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Opioide |
| genitive | des Opioids |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Opioid | die Opioide |
| accusative | das Opioid | die Opioide |
| dative | dem Opioid | den Opioiden |
| genitive | des Opioids | der Opioide |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Opioid' is primarily a medical and pharmacological technical term. The word frequently appears in texts about pain therapy, medication, and addiction.
Der Beipackzettel erklärt die Wirkung und Risiken des Opioids.
The package insert explains the effects and risks of the opioid.
Common collocations include 'ein Opioid verschreiben' (to prescribe an opioid), 'ein Opioid verabreichen' (to administer an opioid), and 'ein Opioid einnehmen' (to take an opioid). 'Opioidtherapie' (opioid therapy) and 'Opioidabhängigkeit' (opioid dependence) are also frequently used.
Im Krankenhaus wurde ihm ein Opioid verabreicht.
He was administered an opioid in the hospital.
'Opioid' is often used when talking about medically supervised treatment. Typical sentence patterns therefore mention a dosage, a doctor's prescription, or longer-term use.
Bei einer längeren Behandlung mit einem Opioid kontrolliert der Arzt regelmäßig die Dosierung.
During longer-term treatment with an opioid, the doctor regularly monitors the dosage.
