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fenfluramine

noun fen·flur·amine \ ˌfen-ˈflu̇r-ə-ˌmēn \

Definition of fenfluramine

: an anorectic amphetamine derivative C₁₂H₁₆F₃N with little stimulant effect on the central nervous system formerly used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity but no longer used due to its association with heart valve disease — see fen-phen

Origin and Etymology of fenfluramine

fen- (alteration of phen-) + -flur- (alteration of fluor-) + amine

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First Known Use: 1964

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fenfluramine

noun fen·flur·amine \ ˌfen-ˈflu̇r-ə-ˌmēn \

medical Definition of fenfluramine

: an anorectic amphetamine derivative C₁₂H₁₆F₃N with little stimulant effect on the central nervous system formerly used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity but no longer used due to its association with heart valve disease — see dexfenfluramine, fen-phen 1

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