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/fɛˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/ · noun
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy..
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Phenytoin means (pharmacology) A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy..
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