What does "paroxetine" mean?

An antidepressant that is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and is also used for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

What is a synonym for "paroxetine"?

Common synonyms include: paxil.

Pronounced //pəˈɹɒk.sə.tiːn//.

/pəˈɹɒk.sə.tiːn/ noun

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Noun

1
An antidepressant that is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and is also used for the treatment of anxiety disorders. uncountable
2
a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil) wordnet