# risperidone

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɹɪˈspɛ.ɹɪ.dəʊn/ · frequency rank #98,656

## Definitions
1. A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

## Etymology
From (fluo)r- + (benz)is(oxazole) + (pi)perid(inyl) + -one.

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