dextroamphetamine
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Etymology
From dextro- + amphetamine.
Pronunciation
Noun
dextroamphetamine (countable and uncountable, plural dextroamphetamines)
- (pharmacology) One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C9H13N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.
- Synonyms: (brand name) dexedrine, (colloquial) dexy, dexamphetamine