es·ci·tal·o·pram
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Medical Definition of escitalopram
: a drug that functions as an SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its oxalate C20H21FN2O·C2H2O4 to treat depression and anxiety — see lexapro
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“Escitalopram.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/escitalopram. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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