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antidepressant

/ænˈdɪprɛsənt/ noun · British & US
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What does antidepressant mean?

noun

A drug or medication used to treat depression, typically by increasing levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an antidepressant to help her manage her symptoms of anxiety and depression."

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