Tetrabenazine

//ˌtɛ.tɹəˈbɛn.əˌziːn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A serotonin antagonist C₁₉H₂₇NO₃ that is used especially in the treatment of psychosis and anxiety. uncountable

Etymology

Probably from tetra(hydro) + ben(zo)- + az(a)- + -ine.

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