butyrophenone

butyrophenone
n.
one of a group of chemically related antipsychotic drugs that includes haloperidol and benperidol. Butyrophenones inhibit the effects of dopamine by occupying dopamine receptor sites in the body.

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  • butyrophenone — bu·ty·ro·phe·none …   English syllables

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