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amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a racemic compound C9H13N or one of its derivatives (such as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is often abused illicitly, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant
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True: Judy Garland was hooked on barbiturates and amphetamines during filming.
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“Amphetamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphetamine. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a compound or one made from it used medically to increase the activity of the central nervous system but often abused for its stimulant effects
Medical Definition
amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a racemic sympathomimetic amine C9H13N or one of its derivatives (as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is frequently abused illicitly often leading to dependence, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant see adderall
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