antipsychotic
adj. against psychotic episodes | ||||
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Antipsychotic Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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antipsychotic
Noun
1. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
(synonym) major tranquilizer, major tranquillizer, major tranquilliser, antipsychotic drug, antipsychotic agent, neuroleptic drug, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic
(hypernym) tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic
(hyponym) chlorpromazine, Thorazine
Noun
1. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
(synonym) major tranquilizer, major tranquillizer, major tranquilliser, antipsychotic drug, antipsychotic agent, neuroleptic drug, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic
(hypernym) tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic
(hyponym) chlorpromazine, Thorazine
Antipsychotic Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Antipsychotic
The term antipsychotic is applied to a group of drugs used to treat psychosis. Common conditions with which antipsychotics might be used include schizophrenia, mania and delusional disorder.
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