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Definition of selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor in English English dictionary
- selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain
- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- Any of a class of drugs, such as fluoxetine or sertraline, that inhibit the uptake of serotonin in the central nervous system and are often used to treat certain mental illnesses, such as depression
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