dextroamphetamine

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

dextro- +‎ amphetamine

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌdɛkstɹəʊæmˈfɛtəmiːn/

Noun

dextroamphetamine (countable and uncountable, plural dextroamphetamines)

(pharmacology) One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C₉H₁₃N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.
Synonyms: (brand name) dexedrine, (colloquial) dexy, dexamphetamine

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