methotrimeprazine

n. a low-potency antipsychotic of the aliphatic phenothiazine class. In the United States, it is currently used only for the treatment of pain. Also called levomepromazine. U.S. trade name: Levoprome.

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January 5th 2025

head-of-the-table effect

the propensity for group members to associate the leadership role and its responsibilities with the seat located at the head of the table. As a result, individuals who occupy such positions tend to emerge as leaders in groups without designated leaders. See also Steinzor effect.