aripiprazole
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From ari- (of unknown origin) + -piprazole (“phenylpiperazine derivative”).
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Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌæɹ.ɪˈpɪp.ɹəˌzoʊl/
Noun[edit]
aripiprazole (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) An antipsychotic drug C23H27Cl2N3O2 used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and irritability associated with autism. It is marketed under the trademark Abilify.
Translations[edit]
antipsychotic drug
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References[edit]
- “aripiprazole”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.