pimozide

(pĭmˈə-zīdˌ)

noun
An antipsychotic drug, C28H29F2N3O, used in the treatment of chronic schizophrenia and in the management of Tourette's syndrome.

Origin:

Origin: pi(peridine)

Origin: + moz- (shortening and alteration of imidazole)

Origin: + -ide

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