thioridazine
thioridazine · thioridazines
A synthetic compound derived from phenothiazine, used as a tranquillizer, chiefly in…A synthetic compound derived from phenothiazine, used as a tranquillizer, chiefly in the treatment of mental illness.
UK/ˌθʌɪ.ə(ʊ).ɹɪˈdeɪ.ziːn/US/ˌθaɪ.əˈɹɪd.əˌziːn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A synthetic compound derived from phenothiazine, used as a tranquillizer, chiefly in the treatment of mental illness.
More definitions
- a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Origin
Indo-Aryanbor.Indo-Aryanbor.
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Forms
plural: thioridazines| Singular | thioridazine |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders:Mellaril
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable