OxyContin

from (hydr)oxy(l) + codeine. Developed 1916 in Germany; introduced in U.S. 1939.

"characterized by continuity, not affected by disconnection or interruption," 1640s, from French continueus or directly from Latin continuus "joining, connecting with something; following one after another," from continere (intransitive) "to be uninterrupted," literally "to hang together" (see contain). Related: Continuously; continuousness.