selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

noun

: ssri

Examples of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The variants included in the study affect the functioning of drugs including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, statins, chemotherapy, and the blood thinner Plavix, among others. — Anil Oza, STAT, 11 Nov. 2026

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

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