English Explanatory Dictionary

buspirone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mild antianxiety tranquilizer (trademark Buspar) that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂·HCl and does not induce significant tolerance or psychological dependence.

Pronunciation

/bjuˈspaɪˌɹoʊn/

Word forms

buspirone

Etymology

From bu(tyl) + spiro + -one.

Derived words

buspirone hydrochloride -spirone
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