Definition of phenytoin in English:

phenytoin

noun fɛˈnɪtəʊɪnˌfeniˈtō-in

mass nounMedicine

A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
Example sentencesExamples
- Magnesium sulfate has been shown to be superior to phenytoin and diazepam for the treatment of eclamptic seizures.
- The anticonvulsant drugs phenytoin and valproic acid appear to interfere with folate absorption.
- Drugs called anti-convulsants, such as phenytoin and valproic acid, are used to stop the involuntary action of the diaphragm.
- Anticonvulsant medications, including phenobarbital, valproic acid, phenytoin, and carbamazepine, have a significant lowering effect on carnitine levels.
- Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and carbamazepine, may be given to control epileptic fits.

Origin

1940s: blend of phenyl and hydantoin.

Definition of phenytoin in US English:

phenytoin

nounˌfeniˈtō-in

Medicine

A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
Example sentencesExamples
- Magnesium sulfate has been shown to be superior to phenytoin and diazepam for the treatment of eclamptic seizures.
- Drugs called anti-convulsants, such as phenytoin and valproic acid, are used to stop the involuntary action of the diaphragm.
- Anticonvulsant medications, including phenobarbital, valproic acid, phenytoin, and carbamazepine, have a significant lowering effect on carnitine levels.
- Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and carbamazepine, may be given to control epileptic fits.
- The anticonvulsant drugs phenytoin and valproic acid appear to interfere with folate absorption.

Origin

1940s: blend of phenyl and hydantoin.

单词	phenytoin
释义	Definition of phenytoin in English: phenytoin noun fɛˈnɪtəʊɪnˌfeniˈtō-in mass nounMedicine A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy. Example sentencesExamples Magnesium sulfate has been shown to be superior to phenytoin and diazepam for the treatment of eclamptic seizures. The anticonvulsant drugs phenytoin and valproic acid appear to interfere with folate absorption. Drugs called anti-convulsants, such as phenytoin and valproic acid, are used to stop the involuntary action of the diaphragm. Anticonvulsant medications, including phenobarbital, valproic acid, phenytoin, and carbamazepine, have a significant lowering effect on carnitine levels. Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and carbamazepine, may be given to control epileptic fits. Origin 1940s: blend of phenyl and hydantoin. Definition of phenytoin in US English: phenytoin nounˌfeniˈtō-in Medicine A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy. Example sentencesExamples Magnesium sulfate has been shown to be superior to phenytoin and diazepam for the treatment of eclamptic seizures. Drugs called anti-convulsants, such as phenytoin and valproic acid, are used to stop the involuntary action of the diaphragm. Anticonvulsant medications, including phenobarbital, valproic acid, phenytoin, and carbamazepine, have a significant lowering effect on carnitine levels. Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and carbamazepine, may be given to control epileptic fits. The anticonvulsant drugs phenytoin and valproic acid appear to interfere with folate absorption. Origin 1940s: blend of phenyl and hydantoin.
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