MDMA Definition

ĕmdē-ĕm-ā
noun
A drug, C11 H15 NO2 , that is chemically related to amphetamine and mescaline and was formerly used in psychotherapy but is now illegal. It is used illicitly for its ability to induce euphoria, relaxation, and heightened empathy.
American Heritage Medicine

Ecstasy.

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Origin of MDMA

  • m(ethylene)d(ioxy)m(eth)a(mphetamine)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

MDMA Sentence Examples

  • Unlike other amphetamines, MDMA is also capable of blocking SERT.

  • A related drug, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (better known as ecstasy or MDMA), is also widely abused.

  • Unlike methylphenidate and amphetamine, MDMA has no legitimate therapeutic use.

  • It is not advised to take MDMA with an antidepressant which already breaks down serotonin in the body.

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