HealthAugust 31, 2026

haloperidol

hal-oh-PEHR-ih-dohl

Definition

A typical antipsychotic medication used to treat various psychiatric conditions, including Tourette's syndrome, by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.

Etymology

The name is a portmanteau derived from its chemical structure, combining elements of 'halogens' (specifically fluorine) and 'piperidine', the chemical class to which the drug belongs.

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