English Explanatory Dictionary

fen-phen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A combination of the drugs fenfluramine and phentermine, formerly prescribed for weight loss.

Pronunciation

/fɛnfɛn/

Word forms

fen-phen phen-fen fen/phen phen/fen

Etymology

Blend of fenfluramine + phentermine, from the initial syllables of the two drugs.

Synonyms

fenfluramine-phentermine phentermine-fenfluramine fenfluramine/phentermine phentermine/fenfluramine

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