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antipsychotic
[ an-tee-sahy-kot-ik, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti saɪˈkɒt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /
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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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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.
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an′ti•psy•chot′ic n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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