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methylphenidate
DEFINITIONS OF:
methylphenidate
1
n
central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
Synonyms:
Ritalin
Type of:
excitant
,
stimulant
,
stimulant drug
a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
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