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mephenytoin

mep·he·ny·toin

US/məˈfɛn.ɪˌtoʊ.ɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective

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Origin

From me(thyl) + pheny(l) + -toin (“hydantoin derivative”).

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