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neuroleptic
neu·ro·lep·tic [ nrō léptik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
tranquilizing: reducing nerve activity and producing a tranquilizing effect


noun  (plural neu·ro·lep·tics)
Definition:
 
tranquilizer: a tranquilizing drug that works by reducing nerve activity. Use: treatment of delirium and behavioral disturbances.
[Mid-20th century. <neuro- + Greek lēptikos "seizing" < lambanein "seize, take"]

neu·ro·lep·ti·cal·ly adverb
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