noun
a narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain
• Syn: ↑hydromorphone hydrochloride, ↑hydromorphone
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name
• Hypernyms: ↑analgesic, ↑anodyne, ↑painkiller, ↑pain pill
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\\dīˈlȯdə̇d, də̇ˈl-\ trademark — used for dihydromorphinone
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/duy law"did, di-/, Pharm., Trademark.
a brand name for the hydrochloride salt of dihydromorphinone.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.