aripiprazole

English

Chemical structure of aripiprazole

Etymology

From ari- (of unknown origin) +‎ -piprazole (“phenylpiperazine derivative”).

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Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌæɹ.ɪˈpɪp.ɹəˌzoʊl/

Noun

aripiprazole (uncountable)

1. (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

antipsychotic drug

• Finnish: aripipratsoli
• Portuguese: aripiprazol (pt) m

References

• “aripiprazole”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.