What does "maprotiline" mean?

A tetracyclic antidepressant with properties similar to those of tricyclic amitriptyline, usually administered orally as the hydrochloride; 3-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracen-9-yl)propyl(methyl)amine, C₂₀H₂₃N.

How do you pronounce "maprotiline"?

Pronounced //məˈpɹəʊ.tɪl.iːn//.

Maprotiline

//məˈpɹəʊ.tɪl.iːn// noun

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1
A tetracyclic antidepressant with properties similar to those of tricyclic amitriptyline, usually administered orally as the hydrochloride; 3-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracen-9-yl)propyl(methyl)amine, C₂₀H₂₃N. uncountable

Etymology

Blend of mapro- (of unknown origin) + amitriptyline.

Related phrases

maprotiline hydrochloride

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