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Noun: methylphenidate
  1. Central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
    - Ritalin

Derived forms: methylphenidates

Type of: excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug

Encyclopedia: Methylphenidate