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
Words nearby antidepressant
anticyclolysis, anticyclone, anticyclonic, antidazzle mirror, antidemocratic, antidepressant, antidepressants, antiderivative, antidesiccant, antideuteron, antidiarrheal
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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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Medical definitions for antidepressant
antidepressant
[ ăn′tē-dĭ-prĕs′ənt, ăn′tī- ]
n.
A drug used to prevent or treat depression.
Other words from antidepressant
an′ti•de•pres′sant null adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for antidepressant
antidepressant
[ ăn′tē-dĭ-prĕs′ənt, ăn′tī- ]
A drug used to prevent or treat depression.
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