Meaning Of The Word Ritalin

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Ritalin
uncountable noun: Ritalin is a drug that is used especially in the treatment of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Ritalin in American English
a stimulant, C14 H19NO2·HCl, used to treat depression, hyperactivity in children, etc.
noun: a brand of methylphenidate in its hydrochloride form

Ritalin in British English
noun: a preparation of methylphenidate, a drug related to amphetamine, used to treat attention deficit disorder in children

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