fluoxetine

/fluˌɑksəˈtaɪn/
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Definitions of fluoxetine
  1. noun
    a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
    synonyms: Prozac, Sarafem, fluoxetine hydrocholoride
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    SSRI, selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor
    an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain
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