risperidone

English

/ɹɪsˈpɛ.ɹɪd.əʊn/, /ɹɪˈspɛɹ.əˌdoʊn/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Etymology

Affix from English piperidine (alteration of per).

Origin

English

piperidine

Gloss

alteration of per

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