perphenazine

(pər-fĕnˈə-zēnˌ)

noun
A crystalline compound, C21H26ClN3OS, used as a tranquilizer especially in the treatment of psychosis and to prevent or alleviate nausea and vomiting.

Origin:

Origin: per-

Origin: + phen(yl)

Origin: + (piper)azine

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