noun

antidepressant

antidepressant

The doctor prescribed an antidepressant for her.

The doctor prescribed an antidepressant for her.

Antidepressants can help manage symptoms of depression.

Antidepressants can help manage symptoms of depression.

((an antidepressant)) a medication for depression The doctor prescribed an antidepressant for her.

Synonyms: mood stabiliser

From the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'depressant' (something that causes depression).

Think 'anti-depression'. It's a medication that works against depression.

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