See Also: underset(1)(dictionary)
underset(2)(dictionary)
Neuroleptic(medicine)
neuroleptic(dictionary)
neuroleptic agent(medicine)
neuroleptic drugs(medicine)
neuroleptic malignant syndrome(medicine)

underset(1) (iou) and Neuroleptic (medicine)


underset(1) (iou)



underset noun. E16.
[from UNDER- + SET noun1. In sense 1 abbreviation of UNDERSETTLE.]
A subtenant; = UNDERSETTLE. Scot. rare. Only in E16.
Mining. A lower vein of ore. rare. M18.
Nautical. An undercurrent in a bay caused by the counterflow of water against an onshore wind. E19.

Neuroleptic (medicine)


neuroleptic
<pharmacology> A term coined to refer to the effects on cognition and behaviour of antipsychotic drugs, which produce a state of apathy, lack of initiative and limited range of emotion and in psychotic patients cause a reduction in confusion and agitation and normalisation of psychomotor activity.

Origin: Gr. Lepsis = a taking hold