trifluoperazine

noun

tri·​fluo·​per·​a·​zine ˌtrī-ˌflü-ō-ˈper-ə-ˌzēn 

-zən

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C₂₁H₂₄F₃N₃S chiefly used to treat psychotic conditions and especially schizophrenia

Word History

Etymology

tri- + fluor- + piperazine

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

trifluoperazine

noun

tri·​fluo·​per·​a·​zine ˌtrī-ˌflü-ō-ˈper-ə-ˌzēn  -zən 

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer used in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₄F₃N₃S·HCl to treat psychotic disorders and especially schizophrenia

Note: Trifluoperazine is marketed under the trademark Stelazine.