Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Ultram (UL-trum)
A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain in adults. It binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Ultram is a type of analgesic agent and a type of opioid. Also called tramadol hydrochloride.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.