primidone

n. a barbiturate anticonvulsant drug the primary metabolic product of which is phenobarbital. It is appropriate for the treatment of partial and tonic–clonic seizures but has been largely supplanted by newer, safer agents. U.S. trade name: Mysoline.

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November 22nd 2024

aggressive character

a personality characterized by a hostile or competitive attitude to others and the pursuit of power, prestige, and material possessions. Karen D. Horney defined the development of such a character as one of three basic neurotic trends used as a defense against basic anxiety. Compare compliant character; detached character.