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/ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt/ · noun
(medicine) A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, better known by the trade name Ritalin.
Use methylphenidate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Methylphenidate means (medicine) A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, better known by the trade name Ritalin.
Common synonyms include ritalin.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use methylphenidate where its definition matches the intended context.
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