Neuroleptic Definition
no͝orə-lĕptĭk, nyo͝or-
noun
A tranquilizing drug.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- neuroleptic agent
- neuroleptic drug
- antipsychotic drug
- antipsychotic agent
- antipsychotic
- major tranquilliser
- major tranquillizer
- major tranquilizer
adjective
Tranquilizing.
Webster's New World
(pharmacology) Having antipsychotic properties.
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Other Word Forms of Neuroleptic
Noun
Singular:
neuroleptic
Plural:
neurolepticsOrigin of Neuroleptic
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French neuroleptique neuro- nerve (from Greek neuro–) -leptique affecting (from Greek lēptikos seizing) (from lēptos seized) (from lambanein lēp- to seize, take)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
neuro- +"Ž -leptic
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