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ti adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorders, as characterized by various manic or depressive affects.
noun
2.
Also called energizer, psychic energizer. any such substance, as a tricyclic antidepressant, MAO inhibitor, or lithium.
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antidepressant (ˌæntɪdɪˈprɛsənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of a class of drugs used to alleviate depression |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to this class of drugs |
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Medical Dictionary
antidepressant an·ti·de·pres·sant (ān'tē-dĭ-prěs'ənt, ān'tī-)
n.
A drug used to prevent or relieve mental depression.
an'ti·de·pres'sive (-prěs'ĭv) adj.
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Science Dictionary
| antidepressant (ān'tē-dĭ-prěs'ənt, ān'tī-) Pronunciation Key
A drug used to prevent or treat depression. |
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Example sentences
In that trial the scientists were actually testing reserpine for antidepressant effects, and they found it to decrease depression.
Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a type of prescription medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant.
The company is also developing a blood test to monitor antidepressant therapy.
He went into a deep depression for several weeks, then after visiting his doctor he was hospitalized and put on an antidepressant.
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