Antipsychotic

/ˌæn.ti.saɪˈkɒt.ɪk/ noun

A class of medications used to treat psychosis by blocking dopamine receptors, reducing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

From Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'psychotikos' (of the mind/soul). Agents against psychosis.

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