1. Plural of morphia; forms of the drug morphine, especially in pharmaceutical or historical contexts.
Usage: Chiefly British and dated; 'morphine' is the standard modern term in U.S. English.; Medical/pharmaceutical

Examples

• The hospital's supply of morphias was carefully monitored and recorded.
• In early 20th-century medical texts, morphias were commonly prescribed for pain relief.
• The pharmacist counted the vials of morphias before storing them in the locked cabinet.
• Different morphias were available in varying concentrations for different patient needs.