hal·o·per·i·dol

(hăl′ō-pĕr′ĭ-dôl′, -dŏl′, -dōl′)

An antipsychotic drug, C₂₁H₂₃ClFNO₂, often administered in its decanoate form, used in the treatment of schizophrenia and in the management of Tourette syndrome.

[halo- + (pi)perid(ine) + -ol.]

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haloperidol

(ˌhæləˈpɛrɪˌdɒl)

(Pharmacology) a strong sedative that is used as a remedial treatment in several medical conditions including Tourette's syndrome and senile dementia

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hal•o•per•i•dol

(ˌhæl oʊˈpɛr ɪˌdɔl, -ˌdɒl)

n.

a major antipsychotic agent, C₂₁H₂₃ClFNO₂, used esp. in the management of schizophrenia and severe anxiety.

[1955–60; halo- + (pi) perid (ine) + -ol¹]

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Noun

haloperidol - tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome

Haldol

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

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