What does "methylphenidate" mean?

A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, better known by the trade name Ritalin

What is a synonym for "methylphenidate"?

Common synonyms include: ritalin.

Pronounced //ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt//.

/ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt/ noun

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Noun

1
A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, better known by the trade name Ritalin
2
central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children wordnet