buspirone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bjuˈspaɪˌɹoʊn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From bu(tyl) + spiro + -one.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A mild antianxiety tranquilizer (trademark Buspar) that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂·HCl and does not induce significant tolerance or psychological dependence.