"modafinil" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} modafinil (uncountable)
  1. A stimulant often used in the treatment of various sleep disorders, having the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Drugs

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