Meanings
- uncountablemedicineA neuroleptic drug derived from butyrophenone, used as an antipsychotic in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Origin
From brom- + -peridol (“haloperidol derivative”).
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bromperidol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bromperidol
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