perphenazine

noun per·phe·na·zine \(ˌ)pər-ˈfē-nə-ˌzēn, -ˈfe-\

Definition of PERPHENAZINE

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C₂₁H₂₆ClN₃OS that is used especially to control psychotic symptoms (as anxiety and agitation)

blend of piperazine and phen-

First Known Use: 1957

Medical Dictionary

noun per·phen·a·zine \(ˌ)pər-ˈfen-ə-ˌzēn\

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C₂₁H₂₆ClN₃OS used especially to control symptoms (as anxiety, agitation, and delusions) of psychotic conditions

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