MEPHENYTOIN
\mˈɛfənˌɪtɔ͡ɪn], \mˈɛfənˌɪtɔɪn], \m_ˈɛ_f_ə_n_ˌɪ_t_ɔɪ_n]\
Definitions of MEPHENYTOIN
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a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective
By Princeton University
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