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ssri

/ˌes.es.ɑːrˈaɪ/

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noun

/ˌes.es.ɑːrˈaɪ/C1formalmedicalabbreviation
  • ruКласс антидепрессантов, которые действуют путем блокирования обратного захвата серотонина, тем самым увеличивая доступность серотонина для воздействия на рецепторы в головном мозге.

A class of antidepressant drugs that work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, thereby increasing the availability of serotonin to act on receptors in the brain.

proper noun

  1. Antidepressant medicationB2formalmedical

    A class of drugs that increase serotonin levels in the brain by preventing its reabsorption, used primarily to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

    ruАнтидепрессант

    • The doctor prescribed an SSRI to help manage her depression.
    • SSRIs are often the first line of treatment for anxiety disorders.
    • Common side effects of SSRIs include nausea and insomnia.
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