"fen-phen" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /fɛnfɛn/
Rhymes: -ɛn Etymology: Blend of fenfluramine + phentermine, from the initial syllables of the two drugs. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|fenfluramine|phentermine}} Blend of fenfluramine + phentermine Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fen-phen (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology, medicine) A combination of the drugs fenfluramine and phentermine, formerly prescribed for weight loss. Wikipedia link: fenfluramine/phentermine Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine, Pharmacology Synonyms: fenfluramine/phentermine, fenfluramine-phentermine, phentermine/fenfluramine, phentermine-fenfluramine, phen-fen, fen/phen, phen/fen Coordinate_terms: semaglutide
    Sense id: en-fen-phen-en-noun-jmrcsTDk Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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