amphetamine

amphetamine definition - medical

am·phet·a·mine (ăm-fĕtˈə-mēnˌ, -mĭn)

noun
  1. A colorless, volatile liquid used as a central nervous system stimulant in the treatment of certain neurological conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, and abused as a stimulant.
  2. A chemical derivative of amphetamine, such as dextroamphetamine sulfate.

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