antidepressant
[ an-tee-di-pres-uh nt, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti dɪˈprɛs ənt, ˌæn taɪ- /
adjective
of or relating to a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorders, as characterized by various manic or depressive affects.
noun
Also called energizer, psychic energizer.
any such substance, as a tricyclic antidepressant, MAO inhibitor, or lithium.
Also
an·ti-de·pres·sant,
an·ti·de·pres·sive
[an-tee-di-pres-iv, an-tahy-] /ˌæn ti dɪˈprɛs ɪv, ˌæn taɪ-/.
Origin of antidepressant
First recorded in 1960–65;
anti- +
depressant
Words nearby antidepressant
Example sentences from the Web for antidepressants
British Dictionary definitions for antidepressants
antidepressant
/ (ˌæntɪdɪˈprɛsənt) /
noun
any of a class of drugs used to alleviate depression
adjective
of or relating to this class of drugs
Medical definitions for antidepressants
antidepressant
[ ăn′tē-dĭ-prĕs′ənt, ăn′tī- ]
n.
A drug used to prevent or treat depression.
Other words from antidepressant
an′ti•de•pres′sant null adj.Scientific definitions for antidepressants
antidepressant
[ ăn′tē-dĭ-prĕs′ənt, ăn′tī- ]
A drug used to prevent or treat depression.
Cultural definitions for antidepressants
antidepressants
Drugs that prevent or relieve the symptoms of depression. Various psychological disorders are treated with antidepressants.
notes for antidepressants
Although there are many antidepressant drugs now in use, the best known is
Prozac®.