fen-phen


fen–phen

noun \ˈfen-ˌfen\

Definition of FEN-PHEN

: a former diet drug combination of phentermine with either fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine —called also phen-fen

Origin of FEN-PHEN

fenfluramine + phentermine
First Known Use: 1994

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: fenster
Previous Word in the Dictionary: fenouillet
All Words Near: fen-phen

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up fen-phen? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More