mephenytoin

Definitions of mephenytoin
  1. noun
    a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective
    synonyms: Mesantoin
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    type of:
    anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug
    a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
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