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(Engels)

A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world.

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Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/
Etimologie (Engels)

Since the 1890s, from German Heroin, originally a trademark, from Ancient Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs, “hero”) and the suffix -in (“-ine”). Said to have been called thus to evoke quick and sweeping effect as a painkiller and cough suppressant (its original uses). Alternatively explained as a reference to the heroic school of medicine.

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