ritalin

See also: Ritalin

English

Etymology

From Rita +‎ -lin. Coined by chemist Leandro Panizzon, who synthesized it. Named after Marguerite Panizzon, wife of Leandro. Ritalin, a trade name from the 1940s. Genericization of the trademark.

Proper noun

ritalin (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) methylphenidate, used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Derived terms

• ritalinic

 

Related terms

• ritalinic acid

 

Anagrams

• trailin'