fluoxetine

English

/fluːˈɒk.sət.iːn/, /fluːˈɑk.səˌtiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound which inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain and is taken to treat depression.

Etymology

Affix from English toluene + English amine.

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amine

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