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chlorpromazine

(klôr präm′ə zēn′)

noun

a synthetic drug, CHClNS, used to treat certain mental disorders and to control nausea and vomiting

Origin: chlor(o)- + promazine, CHNS, contr. < promethazine, an antihistaminic drug < pro(pyl) + (di)meth(ylamine), a gaseous compound, (CH)NH + (phenothi)azine, CHNS < pheno- + thiazine

See chlorpromazine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A drug, C₁₇H₁₉ClN₂S, derived from phenothiazine and used to suppress vomiting and as a sedative and a tranquilizer, especially in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic states.

Origin:

Origin: chlor(o)-

Origin: + pro(pyl)

Origin: + m(ethyl)

Origin: + azine

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