butyrophenone

noun

bu·​ty·​ro·​phe·​none ˌbyü-tə-(ˌ)rō-fə-ˈnōn 

: any of a class of antipsychotic drugs (such as haloperidol) used especially in the treatment of schizophrenia

Word History

Etymology

butyr- + phen- + -one

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

butyrophenone

noun

bu·​ty·​ro·​phe·​none ˌbyüt-ə-(ˌ)rō-fə-ˈnōn 

: any of a class of antipsychotic drugs (as haloperidol) used especially in the treatment of schizophrenia