Term: pethidine
IPA: ˈpɛθ.ɪ.diːn

==English==
[[File:Pethidine Structure.svg|thumb|Chemical structure of '''pethidine''']]
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===Etymology===
{{etymon|en|:blend|piperidine|ethyl|tree=1}}
{{blend|en|piperidine|alt1=p(iper)idine|ethyl|alt2=eth(yl)}}.

===Pronunciation===
* {{IPA|en|/ˈpɛθ.ɪ.diːn/}}

===Noun===
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# {{lb|en|pharmaceutical drug}} A synthetic [[compound]] used as a [[painkilling]] drug, especially for women in [[labor]].
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