WorldAugust 29, 2026

antipsychotics

AN-tee-sy-KOT-iks

Definition

A class of psychiatric medications primarily used to manage symptoms of severe mental disorders, such as psychosis, by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'psychotic,' which comes from the Greek 'psyche' for 'soul or mind' and the suffix '-otic' denoting a condition.

In the news

The article mentions antipsychotics as a primary medical treatment for postpartum psychosis, noting that the condition requires such intervention to ensure safety.

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