English Explanatory Dictionary

haloperidol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic antidepressant drug, with the chemical formula C₂₁H₂₃ClFNO₂, used in the treatment of psychotic conditions.

Pronunciation

/ˌhæ.lə(ʊ)ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.dɒl/ /ˌheɪ.lə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈpɛ.ɹɪˌdɔl/

Word forms

haloperidol haloperidols

Etymology

From halo- + (pi)perid(ine) + -ol. By surface analysis, halo- + -peridol.

Synonyms

haldol

Derived words

haldol -peridol
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