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naltrexone
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nal·trex·one  (nl-trksn)
n.
A drug, C20H23NO4, used as an antagonist to narcotic drugs.

[Blend of nal(o)xone and tre- (probably alteration of tri-, after the three carbon atoms in the propyl group that distinguishes it from naloxone, of which it is a congener).]
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Noun1.naltrexone - an oral antagonist against the action of opiates
narcotic antagonist - an antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration)


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