opioid partial agonist

Introduction

A compound that has an affinity for & stimulates physiological activity at the same cell receptors as opioid agonists but that produces only a partial (i.e., submaximal) bodily response.

More general terms

• opioid receptor agonist (narcotic)

Additional terms

• mixed opioid agonist-antagonist (analgesic narcotic partial-mixed agonist)