June 2, 2006
amphetamine
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DEFINITION: (noun) A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression.
SYNONYMS: pep pill, upper, speed.
USAGE: The doctor prescribed amphetamines to stimulate the narcoleptic patient's nervous system so that he would be less likely to unexpectedly fall asleep.
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