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ti adjective
1.
of or pertaining to any of various substances used in the treatment of psychosis, especially schizophrenia, and acute or severe states of mania, depression, or paranoia.
noun
2.
Also called major tranquilizer, neuroleptic. any such substance, as the phenothiazines.
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antipsychotic (ˌæntɪsaɪˈkɒtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | preventing or treating psychosis |
| —n | |
| 2. | any antipsychotic drug, such as chlorpromazine: used to treat such conditions as schizophrenia |
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Medical Dictionary
antipsychotic an·ti·psy·chot·ic (ān'tē-sī-kŏt'ĭk, ān'tī-)
adj.
Counteracting or diminishing the symptoms of a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia, paranoia, or manic-depressive psychosis.
an'ti·psy·chot'ic n.
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Example sentences
Drugs such as phenothiazines and other antipsychotic medications, can cause a side effect called acute dystonic reaction.
Most people with this condition need to stay on antipsychotic medication for life.
Another surprise was the large number of inmates who blamed their crime on antipsychotic medicine.
Treatment usually involves antidepressant and antipsychotic medication.
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