phenmetrazine

noun

phen·​met·​ra·​zine (ˌ)fen-ˈme-trə-ˌzēn 

: a sympathomimetic stimulant C₁₁H₁₅NO used in the form of its hydrochloride as an appetite suppressant

Word History

Etymology

phenyl + methyl + tetra- + azine

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

phenmetrazine

noun

phen·​met·​ra·​zine (ˈ)fen-ˈme-trə-ˌzēn 

: a sympathomimetic stimulant used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₁H₁₅NO·HCl as an appetite suppressant see preludin