What is the meaning of the word "gabapentin"?

Definitions:

  1. A prescription medication primarily used to treat nerve-related conditions such as neuropathic pain and seizures. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • After being diagnosed with partial seizures, she started taking gabapentin as part of her treatment plan. copy to clipboard
  2. An anticonvulsant used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy, and also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Gabapentin has been used as an anticonvulsant and for treating neuropathic pain. copy to clipboard