Meaning of chlorpromazine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌklɔrˈprɑməzin/

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  1. Noun

    chlorpromazine

    Etymology

    1950s: from chloro- + prom(eth)azine

    Definitions

    1. a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has anti-psychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer

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