Associations to the word «Neuroleptic»

Wiktionary

NEUROLEPTIC, noun. (pharmacology) An antipsychotic drug.
NEUROLEPTIC, adjective. (pharmacology) Having antipsychotic properties.
NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME, proper noun. A life-threatening neurological disorder, exhibiting muscle rigidity, fever, delirium, etc., most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs.

Dictionary definition

NEUROLEPTIC, noun. Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.

Wise words

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