n. Any of a group of drugs used to treat psychosis.
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n. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
Word Usage
"According to the Wall Street Journal “the growth in antipsychotic-drug prescriptions for children is slowing as state Medicaid agencies heighten their scrutiny of usage and doctors grow more wary of the powerful medications.”"