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antidepressant

[ an-tee-di-pres-uhnt, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti dɪˈprɛs ənt, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
of or relating to a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorders, as characterized by various manic or depressive affects.
noun
Also called energizer, psychic energizer. any such substance, as a tricyclic antidepressant, MAO inhibitor, or lithium.
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Also an·ti-de·pres·sant, an·ti·de·pres·sive [an-tee-di-pres-iv, an-tahy-]. /ˌæn ti dɪˈprɛs ɪv, ˌæn taɪ-/.

Origin of antidepressant

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + depressant
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British Dictionary definitions for antidepressant

antidepressant
/ (ˌæntɪdɪˈprɛsənt) /

noun
any of a class of drugs used to alleviate depression
adjective
of or relating to this class of drugs
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Scientific definitions for antidepressant

antidepressant
[ ăn′tē-dĭ-prĕsənt, ăn′tī- ]

A drug used to prevent or treat depression.
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