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ritalin

/ˈrɪt.ə.lɪn/

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noun

/ˈrɪt.ə.lɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСтимулятор центральной нервной системы, используемый для лечения нарколепсии у взрослых и синдрома дефицита внимания у детей.

A central nervous system stimulant, used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Central nervous system stimulantB2formalmedical

    A prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy by affecting certain brain chemicals.

    ruСтимулятор центральной нервной системы

    • The doctor prescribed Ritalin to help manage his ADHD symptoms.
    • Ritalin can improve focus and reduce impulsivity in some patients.
    • She takes a low dose of Ritalin each morning for narcolepsy.

    Synonymsmethylphenidate

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