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opiate (o´pe-әt) any narcotic sedative containing opium or any of its derivatives; the most common ones are codeine, heroin, methadone, and morphine. hypnotic (def. 2). endogenous opiates
endorphins and enkephalins that are released by the body as a defense against pain or during physical exercise, deep relaxation, sexual activity, crying,
and laughing.
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