meth-amphetamine
æmˈfɛt noun Pharmacology.
a central nervous system stimulant, C 1 0 H 1 5 N, used clinically in the treatment of narcolepsy, hyperkinesia, and for blood pressure maintenance in hypotensive states: also widely used as an illicit drug.
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methamphetamine (ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a variety of amphetamine used for its stimulant action | |
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Word Origin & History
methamphetamine
1949, from meth(yl) + amphetamine (q.v.); so called because it was a methyl derivative of amphetamine.
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methamphetamine  (měth'ām-fět'ə-mēn', -mĭn) Pronunciation Key
An amine derivative of amphetamine, C10H15N, used in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride both as a central nervous system stimulant in the medical treatment of obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and illicitly as a recreational drug. |
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