diprenorphine

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Etymology[edit]

Blend of dihydro +‎ cyprenorphine.

Noun[edit]

diprenorphine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of superpotent opioid analgesics, such as etorphine and carfentanil, that are used for tranquilizing large animals in veterinary medicine.