phentermine

noun phen·ter·mine \ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn\

Definition of PHENTERMINE

: an anorectic drug C₁₀H₁₅N used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity

probably from phenyl + tert- (from tertiary) + amine

First Known Use: 1962

Medical Dictionary

noun phen·ter·mine \ˈfen-tər-ˌmēn\

: an anorectic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₀H₁₅N·HCl to treat obesity

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