What does "fosphenytoin" mean?

A water-soluble phenytoin prodrug used only in hospitals for the treatment of epileptic seizures.

How do you pronounce "fosphenytoin"?

Pronounced //ˌfɒs.fəˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn//.

/ˌfɒs.fəˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/ noun

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Noun

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A water-soluble phenytoin prodrug used only in hospitals for the treatment of epileptic seizures. uncountable

From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + phenytoin.