Defn: A bitter white crystalline alkaloid found in opium, possessing strong narcotic properties, and much used as an anodyne; — called also morphia, and morphina.
MORPHINISM
Mor"phin*ism, n. (Med.)
Defn: A morbid condition produced by the excessive or prolonged use of morphine.
MORPHO
Mor"pho, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of numerous species of large, handsome, tropical American butterflies, of the genus Morpho. They are noted for the very brilliant metallic luster and bright colors (often blue) of the upper surface of the wings. The lower surface is usually brown or gray, with eyelike spots.
MORPHOGENY
Mor*phog"e*ny, n. Etym: [form + root of (Biol.)
Defn: History of the evolution of forms; that part of ontogeny that deals with the germ history of forms; — distinguished from physiogeny. Haeckel.
MORPHOLOGIC; MORPHOLOGICAL
Mor`pho*log"ic, Mor`pho*log"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. morphologique.]
(Biol.)
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or according to, the principles of
morphology.
— Mor`pho*log"ic*al*ly, adv.
MORPHOLOGIST
Mor*phol"o*gist, n. (Biol.)