First Known Use: 1983
Dictionary
sertraline
noun ser·tra·line \ˈsər-trə-ˌlēn\
Definition of SERTRALINE
: an antidepressant drug C17H17NCl2 administered in the form of its hydrochloride and acting to enhance serotonin activity
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Origin of SERTRALINE
perhaps from serotonin + tetrahydro (combined with four atoms of hydrogen) + naphthalene + amine
Medical Dictionary
sertraline
noun ser·tra·line \ˈsər-trə-ˌlēn\
Medical Definition of SERTRALINE
: a drug that functions as an SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C17H17NCl2·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder—see zoloft
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