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Narcotics MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Narcotics
Tree Number(s)
D27.505.696.277.600
D27.505.696.663.850.014.760
D27.505.954.427.040.550
D27.505.954.427.210.600
Unique ID
D009294
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009294
Annotation
NARCOTIC-RELATED DISORDERS is available; note entry term NARCOTIC EFFECT: use only for the narcotic effect of a chemical substance
Scope Note
Agents that induce NARCOSIS. Narcotics include agents that cause somnolence or induced sleep (STUPOR); natural or synthetic derivatives of OPIUM or MORPHINE or any substance that has such effects. They are potent inducers of ANALGESIA and OPIOID-RELATED DISORDERS.
Entry Term(s)
Analgesics, Narcotic
Narcotic
Narcotic Analgesics
Narcotic Effect
Narcotic Effects
Registry Numbers
0
See Also
Narcotic-Related Disorders
Receptors, Opioid
Public MeSH Note
for NARCOTIC ANALGESICS see ANALGESICS, OPIOID 1975-2006
History Note
for NARCOTIC ANALGESICS use ANALGESICS, OPIOID 1975-2006
Entry Combination
antagonists & inhibitors:Narcotic Antagonists
Date Introduced
1960/01/01
Last Updated
2020/05/27
Narcotics Preferred
Narcotic Analgesics Narrower
Narcotic Effect Related
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