antipsychotic drugs

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antipsychotic drug

Any of a group of drugs, such as the phenothiazines or butyrophenones, that are used to treat psychosis. Also called major tranquilizer, neuroleptic

antipsychotic drug

major tranquilizer: tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired