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fosphenytoin en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌfɑs.fəˈnɪt.oʊ.ɪn/ (General-American)
/ˌfɒs.fəˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + phenytoin.

Meanings

(uncountable) A water-soluble phenytoin prodrug used only in hospitals for the treatment of epileptic seizures.