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 Definitions of methylphenidate  [ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt, -ˈfi nɪ-]  

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Definition of 'methylphenidate' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) methylphenidate
a central nervous system stimulant, C

Etymology:  (1955–60; methyl+phen - + -ide+ -ate2)

Definition of 'methylphenidate' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) methylphenidate, Ritalin
central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children


Definition of 'methylphenidate' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  methylphenidate
A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of attention-deficit disorders in children and for narcolepsy. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE.



'methylphenidate' - Nearby Entries  

methyl  methyl group  methyl orange  methyl phenol  methyl radical  methyl salicylate  methylphenidate  



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