phenytoin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.

Pronunciation

/fɛˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/ /fəˈnɪt.oʊ.ɪn/

Word forms

phenytoin

Etymology

Contraction of diphenylhydantoin.

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