risperidone
nounUK /ɹɪˈspɛ.ɹɪ.dəʊn/ · US /ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/
Etymology From (fluo)r- + (benz)is(oxazole) + (pi)perid(inyl) + -one.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.
- Derived terms
- -peridone