methylphenidate

noun

Definition
central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
Example
The word 'methylphenidate' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
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Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
10
Length
15

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15
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