dextroamphetamine

English

Alternative forms

• d-amphetamine
• dextroamfetamine

Etymology

From dextro- +‎ amphetamine.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌdɛkstɹəʊæmˈfɛtəmiːn/

Noun

dextroamphetamine (countable and uncountable, plural dextroamphetamines)

1. (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