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fentanyl

[ fen-tuh-nil ]

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. a synthetic, short-acting narcotic analgesic and sedative, C 22 H 28 N 2 O, used pharmacologically in anesthesia and neuroleptanalgesia, and also as an illicit drug: Drug dealers are lacing heroin with fentanyl.

    Medics quickly administered fentanyl to the injured soldiers.

    Drug dealers are lacing heroin with fentanyl.



fentanyl

/ ˈɛԳəˌԲɪ /

noun

  1. a narcotic drug used in medicine to relieve pain
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fentanyl1

First recorded in 1960–65; contraction and respelling of the chemical name N-(1-phenethyl-4-piperidyl)propionanilide
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The Chinese government has not announced retaliatory measures but Beijing is reportedly considering banning Hollywood films and suspending fentanyl cooperation with the US, according to Chinese blogger Liu Hong, who is a senior editor at state-run Xinhua news.

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Under the leadership of Sheinbaum, who took office in October, Mexico has stepped up actions against organized crime, arresting scores of alleged traffickers, making record busts of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and shipping 29 purported cartel capos to the United States to face trial.

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Trump first announced 20% tariffs against China soon after taking office, complaining that the Asian nation had forced fentanyl to flood into the country.

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“Deputies and officers coordinated with fire and medical teams, using pre-planned rescue units to respond to calls and clear roads in densely packed areas, ensuring swift access for ambulances. Thankfully, there were no reported fatalities from cliff falls or fentanyl overdoses. There were no injuries to law enforcement officials or uses of force.”

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There were no fentanyl overdoses and no cliffside falls.

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