OxyContin

See also: oxycontin

English

Alternative forms

• oxycontin

Etymology

A trademark, based on oxycodone.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/, /ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)ʔn̩/

Proper noun

OxyContin (plural OxyContins)

1. (pharmacology) A brand name for a controlled-release form of oxycodone, a synthetic analgesic drug.

   Synonym: (slang) hillbilly heroin

   • 2018 September 28, Bethany McLean, “Beware thought leaders and the wealthy purveying answers to our social ills”, in The Washington Post‎^[1]:

     In his view, there is not much moral difference between the Sacklers, the enormously wealthy, extremely philanthropic family who made their money getting people addicted to OxyContin; Bill Clinton, who adopted MarketWorld’s beliefs during his presidency and in his work afterward; and others who have done nothing so obviously huge or harmful, but who aren’t willing to go radical, either.

Derived terms

• OxyContined

 

See also

• oxycotton