diphenhydramine

n. a sedating antihistamine at H₁ receptors that also possesses activity at cholinergic and other receptor sites. It is used generally to suppress allergic responses and, in mental health, as a sedative and hypnotic or to suppress the parkinsonian symptoms induced by conventional antipsychotic drugs. U.S. trade name (among others): Benadryl.

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December 24th 2024

organizational climate

the general character of the total organizational environment as perceived by those who work within it. It is an expression of the organizational culture.