methylphenidate
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.meth·yl·phe·ni·date
noun \ˌme-thəl-ˈfe-nə-ˌdāt, -ˈfē-\Definition of METHYLPHENIDATE
: a mild stimulant C14H19NO2 of the central nervous system used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat narcolepsy and hyperactivity disorders (as attention deficit disorder) in children
Origin of METHYLPHENIDATE
methyl + phenyl + piperidine + acetate
First Known Use: 1956
meth·yl·phe·ni·date
noun \ˌmeth-əl-ˈfen-ə-ˌdāt, -ˈfē-nə-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of METHYLPHENIDATE
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