ritalin

See also: Ritalin

English

Etymology

Rita +‎ -lin. Coined by chemist Leandro Panizzon, who synthesized it. Named after Marguerite Panizzon, wife of Leandro. Ritalin, a trade name from the 1940s. Genericization of the trademark.

Proper noun

ritalin (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) methylphenidate, used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Derived terms
  • ritalinic

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