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1antidepressant
adjective an·ti·de·pres·sant \-di-ˈpre-sənt\
Definition of ANTIDEPRESSANT
: used or tending to relieve or prevent psychic depression
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First Known Use of ANTIDEPRESSANT
1961
2antidepressant
noun
medical : a drug that is used to relieve or prevent depression in a person
Full Definition of ANTIDEPRESSANT
: an antidepressant drug — compare tricyclic antidepressant
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First Known Use of ANTIDEPRESSANT
1962
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