fluoxetine

/fluːˈaksətiːn/

UK: /fluːˈɒk.sə.tiːn/

fluoxetine

English Noun

Definition

A synthetic compound which inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain and is taken to treat depression.

Etymology

From flu(oro)- + ox(y)- + t(oluene) + (am)ine.