phenytoin
A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment…A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
UK/fɛˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/US/fəˈnɪt.oʊ.ɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative
Origin
Contraction of diphenylhydantoin.Contraction of diphenylhydantoin.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative:diphenylhydantoinDilantin
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable