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opioid withdrawal

in DSM–IV–TR and DSM–5, a characteristic withdrawal syndrome that develops after cessation of (or reduction in) prolonged, heavy consumption of opioids (e.g., morphine, heroin). Features may include dysphoria or anxiety, nausea or vomiting, muscle aches, dilation of the pupils, piloerection (goose flesh) or sweating, diarrhea, fever, and insomnia. See also substance withdrawal.

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interrogatories

pl. n. formal written questions prepared for an official pretrial questioning of an individual who possesses information relevant to a case or used in the judicial examination of an individual or party.