chlorpromazine
English
/klɔːˈpɹəʊ.məz.ɪn/, /klɔɹˈpɹɑm.əˌziːn/
noun
Definitions
- A synthetic drug used as a tranquillizer, sedative, and antiemetic. It is a phenothiazine derivative.
Etymology
Derived from French chloropromazine affix from English promethazine.
Origin
English
promethazine
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Cognates and derived terms
- hydroxyethylpromethazine English
- isopromethazine English
- promethazine English
- chloropromazine French