Phenelzine

//fɪˈnɛl.ziːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic compound used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. uncountable

    "She had a history of depression and was taking phenelzine, an antidepressant."

  2. 2
    monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Nardil) used to treat clinical depression wordnet

Synonyms

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nardil

Example

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"She had a history of depression and was taking phenelzine, an antidepressant."

Etymology

Blend of phene(thy)l + hydrazine.

Related phrases

monoamine oxidase

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