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pemoline

noun pem·o·line \ ˈpe-mə-ˌlēn \

Definition of pemoline

: a synthetic drug C9H8N2O2 that is a mild stimulant of the central nervous system

Origin and Etymology of pemoline

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pemoline

noun pem·o·line \ ˈpem-ə-ˌlēn \

medical Definition of pemoline

: a synthetic drug C9H8N2O2 that is a mild stimulant of the central nervous system and has been used to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy

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