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chlorpromazine

noun chlor·prom·a·zine \klȯr-ˈprä-mə-ˌzēn\

Definition of CHLORPROMAZINE

: a phenothiazine C₁₇H₁₉ClN₂S used chiefly as a tranquilizer especially in the form of its hydrochloride to control the symptoms of psychotic disorders (as schizophrenia)

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Origin of CHLORPROMAZINE

chlor- + propyl + methyl + azine

First Known Use: 1952

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chlorpromazine

noun chlor·prom·a·zine \klōr-ˈpräm-ə-ˌzēn, klȯr-\

Medical Definition of CHLORPROMAZINE

: a phenothiazine derivative that has antipsychotic, sedative, and antiemetic properties and is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₉ClN₂S·HCl especially to manage the symptoms of psychotic disorders (as schizophrenia)—see largactil, thorazine

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