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Fluoxetine

//fluːˈɒk.sə.tiːn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic compound which inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain and is taken to treat depression. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain wordnet

Etymology

From flu(oro)- + ox(y)- + t(oluene) + (am)ine.

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