chlorpromazine

/ˈklɔrˌprɑməˈzin/
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Definitions of chlorpromazine
  1. noun
    a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer
    synonyms: Thorazine
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    antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug
    tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
    phenothiazine, thiodiphenylamine
    a compound used primarily in veterinary medicine to rid farm animals of internal parasites
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