Phenytoin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /fɛˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenytoin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenobarbital, anticonvulsants, fosphenytoin, mephenytoin, epanutin, primidone.
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