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Definition of Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor
1. Noun. An antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain.
Exact synonyms: Ssri
Generic synonyms: Antidepressant, Antidepressant Drug
Specialized synonyms: Fluoxetine, Fluoxetine Hydrocholoride, Prozac, Sarafem, Paroxetime, Paxil, Sertraline, Zoloft
Generic synonyms: Antidepressant, Antidepressant Drug
Specialized synonyms: Fluoxetine, Fluoxetine Hydrocholoride, Prozac, Sarafem, Paroxetime, Paxil, Sertraline, Zoloft