morphine

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Hospital records show he was given morphine for pain and that doctors ordered a dozen CT scans and X-rays, including of his neck, spine and head.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

These receptors are proteins found on nerve cells that reduce pain signals when activated by opioids such as morphine.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

A hardline ascetic, Valentin won’t even alert the medics when he’s sick, in case they give him morphine.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Sir Ed told reporters he administered morphine to his mother to help her deal with the pain of her condition towards the end of her life.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

Yossarian scrambled frantically through the first-aid kit in search of morphine again and found only Milo’s note and a bottle of aspirin.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller