fen-phen

English

Alternative forms

phen-fen, fen/phen, phen/fen

Etymology

From the initial syllables of the two drugs. fen(fluramine)+phen(termine)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /fɛnfɛn/
Rhymes: -ɛn

Noun

fen-phen (uncountable)

(pharmacology, obesity) A combination of the drugs fenfluramine and phentermine, formerly prescribed for weight loss.

Synonyms

fenfluramine/phentermine
fenfluramine-phentermine
phentermine/fenfluramine
phentermine-fenfluramine

Coordinate terms

high-profile pop-cultural weight-loss medications

semaglutide

Anagrams

phen-fen

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