bu·pro·pi·on  (byōō-prō'pē-ŏn')  n. A drug administered orally in the treatment of depression and as an aid in the cessation of tobacco smoking, thought to inhibit neuronal uptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the central nervous system. [bu(tyl) + propi(ophen)on(e), a ketone (propio(nic acid) + phen(yl) + -one).] |
bupropion bu·pro·pi·on (by&oomacr;-prō'pē-ŏn')
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A pale yellow oil whose hydrochloride form is used therapeutically as an antidepressant.