pemoline
noun
pem·o·line
ˈpe-mə-ˌlēn 
: a synthetic drug C9H8N2O2 that is a mild stimulant of the central nervous system and that has been largely withdrawn from use because of its link to liver failure
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“Pemoline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pemoline. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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pemoline
noun
pem·o·line
ˈpem-ə-ˌlēn
: a synthetic drug C9H8N2O2 that is a mild stimulant of the central nervous system and that has been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy but has been largely withdrawn from use because of its link to liver failure
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