A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain in adults. It binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Tramadol hydrochloride is a type of analgesic agent and a type of opioid. Also called Ultram.
( TRA-muh-dol HY-droh-KLOR-ide )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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