affiliation - a social or business relationship; a valuable financial affiliation; he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team; many close associations with England. tie-up, tie, association. relationship - a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries.
Opium preparation is an opioid. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.Opium is derived from the seed pod of a poppy plant. It works by increasing smooth muscle tone and decreasing fluid secretions in the intestines. This slows the movement of bowel matter through the intestines.pium is derived from the seed pod of a poppy plant. It works by increasing smooth muscle tone and decreasing fluid secretions in the intestines. This slows the movement of bowel matter through the intestines.
opium - an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy. 1  controlled substance - a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law. 2  narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction.