antipsychotic
[ an-tee-sahy-kot-ik, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti saɪˈkɒt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /
adjective
of or relating to any of various substances used in the treatment of psychosis, especially schizophrenia, and acute or severe states of mania, depression, or paranoia.
noun
Also called major tranquilizer, neuroleptic. any such substance, as the phenothiazines.
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Words nearby antipsychotic
antiproliferative, antiprothrombin, antiproton, antipruritic, antipsychiatry, antipsychotic, antipyretic, antipyrine, antipyrotic, antiq., antiquarian
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Example sentences from the Web for antipsychotic
If not checked with antipsychotic medication, they become violent.
The Capgras Shift|Sam VakninThe antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics, reduce the brain's sensitivity to one or more of these chemical substances.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
British Dictionary definitions for antipsychotic
antipsychotic
/ (ˌæntɪsaɪˈkɒtɪk) /
adjective
preventing or treating psychosis
noun
any antipsychotic drug, such as chlorpromazine: used to treat such conditions as schizophrenia
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Medical definitions for antipsychotic
antipsychotic
[ ăn′tē-sī-kŏt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]
adj.
Counteracting or diminishing the symptoms of a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia, paranoia, or bipolar disorder.
Other words from antipsychotic
an′ti•psy•chot′ic n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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