haloperidol

[hal-oh-per-i-dawl, -dol]

noun Pharmacology.

a major antipsychotic agent, C21H23ClFNO2, used in the management of schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and other behavioral disorders.

Origin of haloperidol

First recorded in 1955–60; halo- + (pi)perid(ine) + -ol¹

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haloperidol in Medicine

haloperidol

[hăl′ō-pĕr′ĭ-dôl′, -dōl′]

n.

A tranquilizer used especially in the treatment of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia.

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