Definition

A chemical compound used in medicines and agriculture, particularly for treating mental health issues and as an insecticide.

Example

The veterinarian prescribed phenothiazine to treat the animal's parasitic infection.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of phenothiazine?

Yeah, I think it's used in some medications, right?

Exactly! It's often used to treat psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.

That's interesting! I didn't know it had such specific uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phenothiazine is formed from "pheno-" (from Greek "phainō", meaning to show or to appear) and "thiazine" (from "thiazole", which is derived from Greek "thio-" meaning sulfur and "azote" meaning nitrogen). The word refers to a compound that shows properties related to sulfur and nitrogen in its structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pheno-' meaning to 'show' something, and 'thiazine' relating to sulfur and nitrogen — this helps you remember that phenothiazine is a compound that shows specific chemical properties involving these elements.

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