risperidone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈspɛ.ɹɪ.dəʊn/ /ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/

Word forms

risperidone

Etymology

From (fluo)r- + (benz)is(oxazole) + (pi)perid(inyl) + -one.

Derived words

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