METHYLPHENIDATE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children

Synonyms:

methylphenidate; Ritalin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("methylphenidate" is a kind of...):

excitant; stimulant; stimulant drug (a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process)

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