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

phenyl + methyl + tetra- + azine

First Known Use: 1956

Medical Dictionary

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

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

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