Definition of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

1. Proper noun. A life-threatening neurological disorder, exhibiting muscle rigidity, fever, delirium, etc., most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs. ¹

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Medical Definition of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

1. This describes the combination of catatonic rigidity, stupor, unstable blood pressure, fever, profuse sweating, sweating and incontinence as a reaction to antipsychotic agents (phenothiazines) in therapeutic doses. Origin: Gr. Lepsis = a taking hold (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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neurolathyrism
neurolaw
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neurolemma
neurolemma cells
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neuroleptanesthesia
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neuroleptic malignant syndrome (current term)
neuroleptics
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neuroligin
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