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noun Tho·ra·zine \ ˈthȯr-ə-ˌzēn \

Definition of Thorazine

:a preparation of the hydrochloride of chlorpromazine —formerly a U.S. registered trademark

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First Known Use of thorazine

1954

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noun Tho·ra·zine \ ˈthōr-ə-ˌzēn, ˈthȯr- \

medical Definition of Thorazine

:a preparation of the hydrochloride of chlorpromazine —formerly a U.S. registered trademark

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