selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

A form of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor — Any of a class of drugs, such as fluoxetine or sertraline, that inhibit the uptake of serotonin in the central nervous system and are often used to treat certain mental illnesses, such as depression.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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