/pem"euh leen', -lin/ , n. Pharm.
a synthetic, weak, central nervous system stimulant, C 9 H 8 N 2 O 2 , with sympathomimetic activity, used as an adjunct in the management of hyperkinetic behavior disorders.
[ 1960-65; perh. p ( h ) e ( nyl ) + ( i ) m ( ino )- + ( oxaz ) ol ( id ) ine, components of its chemical name ]