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perphenazine

noun
per·​phe·​na·​zine | \ (ˌ)pər-ˈfē-nə-ˌzēn How to pronounce perphenazine (audio) , -ˈfe-\

Definition of perphenazine

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C21H26ClN3OS that is used especially to control psychotic symptoms (such as anxiety and agitation)

Examples of perphenazine in a Sentence

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 First-generation antipsychotics include chlorpromazine, haloperidol, perphenazine, and fluphenazine, the NIMH says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Bipolar Disorder Treatments You Should Know About," 30 Nov. 2018

First Known Use of perphenazine

1957, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for perphenazine

blend of piperazine and phen-

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perphenazine

noun
per·​phen·​a·​zine | \ (ˌ)pər-ˈfen-ə-ˌzēn How to pronounce perphenazine (audio) \

Medical Definition of perphenazine

: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C21H26ClN3OS used especially to control symptoms (as anxiety, agitation, and delusions) of psychotic conditions

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