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Noun: clozapine  'klow-zu,peen
  1. An antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; known to have few side effects
    - Clozaril

Derived forms: clozapines

Type of: antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer [US], major tranquilliser [Brit], major tranquillizer [Brit, Cdn], neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug

Encyclopedia: Clozapine