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neuroleptic

[ noor-uh-lep-tik, nyoor- ]

neuroleptic

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈlɛptɪk /

adjective

  1. capable of affecting the brain, esp by reducing the intensity of nerve function; tranquillizing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer, used in the treatment of psychoses
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of neuroleptic1

1955–60; < French neuroleptique, equivalent to neuro- neuro- + -leptique < Greek lēptikós disposed to take, equivalent to lēp- (verbid stem of lambánein to seize) + -tikos -tic; -lepsy
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Example Sentences

One case in point: In 2003, Sato published a study on data from 40 patients with a very rare affliction named neuroleptic malignant syndrome, collected over 3 years.

The woman claims jail records show her daughter suffered from neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is a life-threatening neurological reaction to certain anti-psychotic drugs, but gave her Haldol anyway.

Sundry theological nonsensicalities followed from this blundering non-event, but they are nothing a strong dose of the proper neuroleptics wouldn’t cure, and don’t merit explication here.

From Salon

At that time, it was “noted that Mr. Markingson was felt to not have the capacity to make decisions regarding neuroleptic medication” and that he was refusing to take the prescribed Risperdal.

The FDA is concerned that the drug has been associated with 28 reports of a life-threatening neurological disorder known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome in patients in Japan, the agency’s Blank told the panel.

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