First Known Use: 1977
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paroxetine
noun par·ox·e·tine \pa-ˈräk-sə-ˌtēn\
Definition of PAROXETINE
: a drug C19H20FNO3 that enhances serotonin activity and is usually administered in the form of its hydrochloride to treat depression
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Origin of PAROXETINE
perhaps from International Scientific Vocabulary par- (alteration of piperidine) + ox- + metersethyl + 2-ine
Medical Dictionary
paroxetine
noun par·ox·e·tine \par-ˈäk-sə-ˌtēn\
Medical Definition of PAROXETINE
: a drug that functions as an SSRI and is usually administered in the form of its hydrochloride C19H20FNO3·HCl to treat depression, anxiety, or panic disorder—see paxil
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