methylphenidate

/ˌmɛθəlˈfɛnəˌdeɪt/
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Other forms: methylphenidates

Definitions of methylphenidate
  1. noun
    central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
    synonyms: Ritalin
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    type of:
    excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug
    a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
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