Meaning of NEUROLEPTIC
Pronunciation: | | `nyûurow'leptik
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| Definition: | | [n] tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired |
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| Synonyms: | | antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug |
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| See Also: | | antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, chlorpromazine, diphenylbutyl piperidine, Eskalith, fluphenazine, Haldol, haloperidol, Lithane, lithium carbonate, Lithonate, loxapine, Loxitane, Mellaril, Moban, molindone, Navane, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, thiothixene, Thorazine, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer | |
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