haloperidol

English

/ˌhæl.ə(ʊ)ˈpɛ.ɹɪd.ɒl/, /ˌhæl.oʊˈpɛɹ.əˌdɔl/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic antidepressant drug used chiefly in the treatment of psychotic conditions.

Etymology

Affix from English piperidine (alteration of per).

Origin

English

piperidine

Gloss

alteration of per

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