NEUROLEPTIC MEDICINE


Meaning of NEUROLEPTIC MEDICINE in English

neuroleptic Medicine [ ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)'lɛptɪk ]

■ adjective tending to reduce nervous tension by depressing nerve functions.

■ noun a neuroleptic drug.

Origin

1950s: from neuro- + Gk lēpsis 'seizing' + -ic .

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