# haloperidol

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌhæ.lə(ʊ)ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.dɒl/ · frequency rank #94,924

## Definitions
1. A synthetic antidepressant drug, with the chemical formula C₂₁H₂₃ClFNO₂, used in the treatment of psychotic conditions.

## Etymology
From halo- + (pi)perid(ine) + -ol. By surface analysis, halo- + -peridol.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/haloperidol