antipsychotic
adjective/æntiˌsaɪˈkɑtɪk/
Frequency rank: #19,091 most common English word
Meaning
a drug used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Example sentence
The doctor prescribed antipsychotic medication to help manage the patient's symptoms of schizophrenia.
Synonyms & related words
- neuroleptic
- tranquilizer
- sedative
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