A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Demerol is a type of analgesic agent and a type of opioid. Also called meperidine hydrochloride.
( DEH-meh-ROL )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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