Dexmethylphenidate

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Noun
  1. 1
    A psychostimulant, a dopamine reuptake inhibitor that affects the central nervous system and is used to treat ADHD. It is judged to have a high potential for abuse (Schedule II in the US). Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₉NO₂. uncountable

    "Dexmethylphenidate is a pharmaceutical that should be kept in secure places because of its potential for abuse."

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"Dexmethylphenidate is a pharmaceutical that should be kept in secure places because of its potential for abuse."

Etymology

From dex- + methylphenidate.

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central nervous system

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