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Noun

1. 1
   A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. uncountable

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risperdal

Example

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"I'm still adjusting to my new dose of risperidone."

Etymology

From (fluo)r- + (benz)is(oxazole) + (pi)perid(inyl) + -one.

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