No. 4,636 in French

opioïdes

Opioïdes: Substances, natural or synthetic, that bind to opioid receptors in the brain to reduce pain.

In a sentence

Les opioïdes sont utilisés pour traiter la douleur intense.
Opioids are used to treat severe pain.
'Opioïdes' here is used as a noun, referring to a category of substances for pain relief medication.
Il existe un risque d'addiction avec l'utilisation prolongée des opioïdes.
There is a risk of addiction with prolonged use of opioids.
'Opioïdes' is used as a noun in context with medical usage regarding potential risks of long-term consumption.
La recherche sur les opioïdes concerne leur efficacité et leurs effets secondaires.
Research on opioids concerns their effectiveness and side effects.
'Opioïdes' as a noun is highlighted in a scientific or research-oriented discussion emphasizing evaluation of the substance.

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