† ˈmorphium Obs.
[mod.L., f. Morpheus + -ium.]
Older name for morphia.
| 1823 J. Badcock Dom. Amusem. 90 Although..resembling opium.., it counteracts the evil effects of that dangerous morphium. 1824 Q. Jrnl. Sci., etc. XVII. 170 The tincture of nutgalls a very sensible test of the presence of morphium in fluids. 1856 Mayne Expos. Lex. s.v. Morphium, Name given by Sertuerner to morphin. |