selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

noun

: ssri

Examples of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in a Sentence

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Escitalopram is one of a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024 For example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help treat compulsive behaviors in people with addictive behaviors. Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 Doctors often prescribe a type of antidepressant known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for treating depressive symptoms. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Wellbutrin is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), while Prozac is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor 

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor was in 1987

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“Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selective%20serotonin%20reuptake%20inhibitor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

noun
: ssri

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