Antidepressant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antidepressant is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) Preventing or counteracting depression.
Example Sentences
She had a history of depression and was taking phenelzine, an antidepressant.
Some women with postpartum depression and thyroid imbalance may require antidepressants and psychiatric therapy.
Dr. Melanie met with Annabelle and delivered her diagnosis: Benny was in the prodromal phase of schizoaffective disorder, and she was recommending that they stop the Ritalin and start him on an antidepressant for the mood disorder and an antipsychotic to treat the auditory hallucinations.
Word Forms
- antidepressants
Antonyms for antidepressant
Common opposites include depressogenic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anti-depressant, tricyclic, tetracyclic, depression, thymoleptic, sari.
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