selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
noun
SSRI.
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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pluralof selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The medications discussed in the study include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly known as SSRIs.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026
Many people have been helped by antidepressants, the most common of which are so-called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, including sertraline, also known as Zoloft, and escitalopram—brand name Lexapro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025
The panel focused specifically on SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, the specific category of drugs being debated.
From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2025
HHS is ordered to "assess the prevalence of and threat posed by the prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs."
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2025
They are part of the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs, which ease symptoms by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
