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phenmetrazine

noun phen·met·ra·zine \ (ˌ)fen-ˈme-trə-ˌzēn \

Definition of phenmetrazine

: a sympathomimetic stimulant C11H15NO used in the form of its hydrochloride as an appetite suppressant

Origin and Etymology of phenmetrazine

phenyl + methyl + tetra- + azine

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phenmetrazine

noun phen·met·ra·zine \ (ˈ)fen-ˈme-trə-ˌzēn \

medical Definition of phenmetrazine

: a sympathomimetic stimulant used in the form of its hydrochloride C11H15NO·HCl as an appetite suppressant — see preludin

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