neuroleptic

noun

neu·​ro·​lep·​tic ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈlep-tik How to pronounce neuroleptic (audio)
ˌnyu̇r-
neuroleptic adjective

Word History

Etymology

French neuroleptique, from neur- + -leptique affecting, from Greek lēptikos seizing, from lambanein to take, seize — more at latch

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neuroleptic was in 1959

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Cite this Entry

“Neuroleptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuroleptic. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

neuroleptic

noun
neu·​ro·​lep·​tic ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈlep-tik How to pronounce neuroleptic (audio)
neuroleptic adjective
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