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methylphenidate

/mɛθɪlˈfɛnɪdeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does methylphenidate mean?

noun

A central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and some cases of narcolepsy.

Example

"The doctor prescribed methylphenidate to help the child focus in class."

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