methylenedioxypyrovalerone

== English == === Etymology === From methylenedioxy +‎ pyrovalerone === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌmɛθɪˌliːni.oʊˌdaɪˈɒksi ˌpaɪroʊˌvæləˈroʊn/ === Noun === methylenedioxypyrovalerone (uncountable, abbreviation MDPV) (organic chemistry) A powerful synthetic stimulant drug in the synthetic cathinone family, chemically related to compounds like pyrovalerone. It acts mainly by blocking the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, causing strong stimulation of the central nervous system. ==== Coordinate terms ==== bath salt ==== Related terms ==== methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxycyclopropylmethylamphetamine (MDCPM) methylenedioxyphenylpropylaminopentane (MPAP) methylenedioxybenzylamphetamine (MDBZ) ==== Translations ====