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CLOZARIL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects
Synonyms:
clozapine; Clozaril
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("Clozaril" is a kind of...):
antipsychotic; antipsychotic agent; antipsychotic drug; major tranquilizer; major tranquilliser; major tranquillizer; neuroleptic; neuroleptic agent; neuroleptic drug (tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired)