phentermine

American  

[fen-ter-meen] / ˈfɛn tərˌmin /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a white, crystalline powder, phenyl-tertiary-butylamine hydrochloride, soluble in water and alcohol, that stimulates the central nervous system and elevates the systolic blood pressure: used chiefly in the treatment of obesity.

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Etymology

Origin of phentermine

phen(yl)-ter(tiary-butyla)mine ( hydrochloride )

Example Sentences

Several approved medications for weight loss, such as phentermine or liraglutide, are now recommended for adults with obesity.

From Seattle Times

The older group of drugs, which include appetite-suppressants phentermine/topiramate, can cost $25 to $30 a month for generic versions of the pills.

From Washington Post

The National Institutes of Health’s decision in June 1998 to expand the obese and overweight categories on the body mass index to include 29 million more Americans preceded the FDA approval of two popular weight loss drugs, Orlistat and phentermine.

From Scientific American

Prescription medicine like phentermine is also used but Posner ensures a thorough medical history on patients first.

From Fox News

The lawsuit says Livingston began prescribing Dennis hydrocodone and phentermine last year.

From Seattle Times