perphenazine
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per·phe·na·zine

noun \(ˌ)pər-ˈfē-nə-ˌzēn, -ˈfe-\

Definition of PERPHENAZINE

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C21H26ClN3OS that is used especially to control psychotic symptoms (as anxiety and agitation)

Origin of PERPHENAZINE

blend of piperazine and phen-
First Known Use: 1957

per·phen·a·zine

noun \(ˌ)pər-ˈfen-ə-ˌzēn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PERPHENAZINE

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C21H26ClN3OS used especially to control symptoms (as anxiety, agitation, and delusions) of psychotic conditions

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