Meaning Of The Word Antipsychotic

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Antipsychotic Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Antipsychotic?

antipsychotic in American English
an antipsychotic drug
tranquilizing; neuroleptic
adjective: of or pertaining to any of various substances used in the treatment of psychosis, esp. schizophrenia, and acute or severe states of mania, depression, or paranoia
noun: any such substance, as the phenothiazines

antipsychotic in British English
adjective: preventing or treating psychosis
noun: any antipsychotic drug, such as chlorpromazine: used to treat such conditions as schizophrenia

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