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pem•o•line
(pem′ə lēn′, -lin),USA pronunciation n. [Pharm.]
- Drugsa synthetic, weak, central nervous system stimulant, C9H8N2O2, with sympathomimetic activity, used as an adjunct in the management of hyperkinetic behavior disorders.
- perh. p(h)e(nyl) + (i)m(ino)- + (oxaz)ol(id)ine, components of its chemical name 1960–65