Pronunciation: ˌ fen- ' flu ̇ r- ə - ˌ m ē n
Function: noun
Etymology: fen- (alter. of phen- ) + -flur- (alter. of fluor- ) + amine
Date: 1965
: an anorectic amphetamine derivative C 12 H 16 F 3 N with little stimulant effect on the central nervous system formerly used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity but no longer used due to its association with heart valve disease ― see FEN-PHEN