neuroleptic

[ noo r-uh-lep-tik, nyoo r- ]
/ ˌnʊər əˈlɛp tɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

noun, adjective

antipsychotic.

Origin of neuroleptic

1955–60; < French neuroleptique, equivalent to neuro- neuro- + -leptique < Greek lēptikós disposed to take, equivalent to lēp- (verbid stem of lambánein to seize) + -tikos -tic; see -lepsy

Words nearby neuroleptic

neurol., neurolemma, neurolemma cell, neuroleptanalgesia, neuroleptanesthesia, neuroleptic, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, neurolinguistics, neurological, neurologist, neurology

British Dictionary definitions for neuroleptic

neuroleptic
/ (ˌnjʊərəʊˈlɛptɪk) /

adjective

capable of affecting the brain, esp by reducing the intensity of nerve function; tranquillizing

noun

a neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer, used in the treatment of psychoses

Medical definitions for neuroleptic

neuroleptic
[ nur′ə-lĕp′tĭk ]

n.

A tranquilizing drug, especially one used in treating mental disorders.

adj.

Having a tranquilizing effect.