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Mor"phi*a (?), n. [NL.] (Chem.)
Morphine.

Mor"phine (?), n. [From Morpheus: cf.
F. morphine.] (Chem.) A bitter white crystalline
alkaloid found in opium, possessing strong narcotic properties, and
much used as an anodyne; -- called also morphia, and
morphina.

Mor"phin*ism (?), n. (Med.)
A morbid condition produced by the excessive or prolonged use of
morphine.

||Mor"pho (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. &?;, an
epithet of Venus.] (Zoöl.) 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.

Mor*phog"e*ny (?), n. [form +
root of &?; to be born.] (Biol.) History of the evolution
of forms; that part of ontogeny that deals with the germ history of
forms; -- distinguished from physiogeny.


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