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methamphetamine

[ meth-am-fet-uh-meen, -min ]

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. a central nervous system stimulant, C 1 0 H 1 5 N, used clinically in the treatment of narcolepsy, hyperkinesia, and for blood pressure maintenance in hypotensive states: also widely used as an illicit drug.


methamphetamine

/ ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmɪn /

noun

  1. a variety of amphetamine used for its stimulant action
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methamphetamine

/ mĕth′ăm-fĕtə-mēn′,-mĭn /

  1. An amine derivative of amphetamine, C 10 H 15 N, used in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride both as a central nervous system stimulant in the medical treatment of obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and illicitly as a recreational drug.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of methamphetamine1

First recorded in 1945–50; meth- + amphetamine
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Word History and Origins

Origin of methamphetamine1

C20: from meth- + amphetamine
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Example Sentences

Five people died in the crash, and it was later discovered that the driver had methamphetamine in his system.

Combining two FDA-approved drugs may help stop some people's use of methamphetamine, a new study shows.

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Barson, who was reportedly delivering packages, was found to have had methamphetamine in his system and faces a host of DUI and reckless-driving charges.

He was 47 years old, serving time for methamphetamine possession.

In 2006, for example, he investigated an unusual tuberculosis outbreak among methamphetamine users in Washington state.

Methamphetamine addiction is central to more than one story.

Much like the TV show Breaking Bad, the Mexican Mafia are real life methamphetamine kingpins.

He could transport heroin and methamphetamine with impunity.

Gupta points out that even methamphetamine and cocaine are recognized for their therapeutic value as “Schedule II” drugs.

So what to do with the illicit cocaine and methamphetamine users?

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