risperidone

See also: rispéridone

English

Etymology

From (fluo)r- +‎ (benz)is(oxazole) +‎ (pi)perid(inyl) +‎ -one.

Pronunciation

Noun

risperidone (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

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