selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

noun

: ssri

Examples of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Menopausal hormone therapy and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine can also ease some symptoms. — Maggie Astor, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Over half of all antidepressant medications prescribed are a type of drug called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs such as Celexa, Prozac and Zoloft, target a range of depressive and anxiety disorders. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

SSRIs — short for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — work by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

• exhibitor

Medical Definition

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

noun

: ssri