The word "retamine" is spelled as /rɛtəmiːn/. It is a pharmaceutical substance used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The "-etamine" ending of the word suggests that it is a type of amphetamine, which is commonly used in ADHD medication. The initial "r" is likely an abbreviation for "related to" or "resembling," indicating that this medication is similar to other amphetamines. Proper spelling is important in the medical field to ensure clear communication and accurate treatment.
An alkaloid from Spartium junceum, or Genista hispanica, Spanish broom, resembling in its action sparteine.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.