phenelzine

noun

phen·​el·​zine ˈfen-ᵊl-ˌzēn How to pronounce phenelzine (audio)
: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor C8H12N2 that suppresses REM sleep and is used especially as an antidepressant drug see nardil

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“Phenelzine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phenelzine. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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