paliperidone
English edit
Etymology edit
From pali- (of unknown origin) + -peridone (“risperidone derivative”).
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Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌpæl.ɪˈpɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/
Noun edit
paliperidone (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) 9-hydroxyrisperidone, an atypical antipsychotic drug.