fosphenytoin
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English
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Etymology
[edit]From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + phenytoin.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌfɒs.fəˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌfɑs.fəˈnɪt.oʊ.ɪn/
Noun
[edit]fosphenytoin (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A water-soluble phenytoin prodrug used only in hospitals for the treatment of epileptic seizures.