selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

noun

: ssri

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At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel convened by the agency cast doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, in pregnancy. Andrew Novick, The Conversation, 31 July 2025 This may be especially helpful for people who run hot at night, including those who are going through menopause or taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 Nearly all 10 of the panelists bucked medical consensus on the safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, and claimed there were risks associated with taking the drugs while pregnant, such as autism, miscarriages or birth defects. Josh Feldman, NBC news, 22 July 2025 These may include antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or other anti-anxiety medications.4 Physical activity is a great way to manage stress. Wendy Wisner, Health, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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1987, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor was in 1987

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

noun
: ssri

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