Definitions for apomorphine
ˌæp əˈmɔr fin, -fɪn; -fɪnapo·mor·phine

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1. apomorphinenoun

   a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative

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1. apomorphinenoun

   A particular narcotic used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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1. apomorphine

   Apomorphine is a type of drug that is typically used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It belongs to a class of drugs known as dopamine agonists, which work by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain, thereby improving movement and coordination. Apomorphine is usually used when other therapies are ineffective or are causing intolerable side effects.

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1. Apomorphinenoun

   a crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic

2. Etymology: [Pref. apo- + morphia, morphine.]

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1. Apomorphine

   Apomorphine is a non-selective dopamine agonist which activates both D1-like and D2-like receptors, with some preference for the latter subtypes. It is historically a morphine decomposition product by boiling with concentrated acid, hence the -morphine suffix. Apomorphine does not actually contain morphine or its skeleton, or bind to opioid receptors. The apo- prefix relates to it being an aporphine derivative. Historically, apomorphine has been tried for a variety of uses including psychiatric treatment of homosexuality in the early 20th century, and more recently in treating erectile dysfunction. Currently, apomorphine is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is a potent emetic and should not be administered without an antiemetic such as domperidone. The emetic properties of apomorphine are exploited in veterinary medicine to induce therapeutic emesis in canines that have recently ingested toxic or foreign substances. It was also successfully used as an unofficial treatment of heroin addiction, a purpose for which it was championed by the author William S. Burroughs. A recent study indicates that apomorphine might be a suitable marker for assessing central dopamine system alterations associated with chronic heroin consumption. There is, however, no clinical evidence that apomorphine is an effective and safe treatment regimen for opiate addiction. Early studies involved aversion therapy in alcoholism and anxiety, and modern reports are rather anecdotal.

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1. Apomorphine

   A derivative of morphine that is a dopamine D2 agonist. It is a powerful emetic and has been used for that effect in acute poisoning. It has also been used in the diagnosis and treatment of parkinsonism, but its adverse effects limit its use.

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1. • Morphine

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of apomorphine in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of apomorphine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=apomorphine
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Apomorphine
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apomorphine
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=apomorphine
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=apomorphine