[ˈəʊpɪɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a compound resembling opium in addictive properties or physiological effects
(e.g: opioids other than heroin)


Phrases:

Origin:
1950s: from opium + -oid

[ˈəʊpɪɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting opioids
(e.g: opioid use)


Phrases:

Origin:
1950s: from opium + -oid