RITALIN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Ritalin mean? 

• RITALIN (noun)
  The noun RITALIN has 1 sense:

1. central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children

  Familiarity information: RITALIN used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• RITALIN (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

methylphenidate; Ritalin

Hypernyms ("Ritalin" is a kind of...):

excitant; stimulant; stimulant drug (a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

 Context examples 

Also called methylphenidate hydrochloride and Ritalin.

(Concerta, NCI Dictionary)

Controlled substances with known medical use, such as morphine, Valium, and Ritalin, are available only by prescription from a licensed medical professional.

(Controlled substance, NCI Dictionary)

Also called Concerta and Ritalin.

(Methylphenidate hydrochloride, NCI Dictionary)