perphenazine

per·phen·a·zine

 (pər-fĕn′ə-zēn′)

n.

A crystalline compound, C₂₁H₂₆ClN₃OS, used as a tranquilizer especially in the treatment of psychosis and to prevent or alleviate nausea and vomiting.

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[per- + phen(yl) + (piper)azine.]

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perphenazine

(pəˈfɛnəˌziːn)

n

(Pharmacology) pharmacol a potent antipsychotic drug with formula C21H26ClN3OS, used to treat psychoses such as schizophrenia

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per•phen•a•zine

(pərˈfɛn əˌzin, -zɪn)

n.

a crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C₂₁H₂₆ClN₃OS, used as a tranquilizer and in treating intractable hiccups and nausea.

[1955–60; per- + phen (othi) azine]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

perphenazine - tranquilizer and antidepressant (trade name Triavil) sometimes used as an antiemetic for adults Triavil antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer - a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability

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Translations

perphenazine

n perfenazina

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