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citalopram

US/saɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/

citalopram noun: a drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·HBr to treat depression and anxiety. It is marketed under the trademark Celexa.

citalopram: a drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide...
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Noun

citalopram (uncountable)

  1. A drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·HBr to treat depression and anxiety. It is marketed under the trademark Celexa.
    • Citalopram, 20mg. Morning tremors. No other reaction.2002, Sarah Kane, 4.48 Psychosis, Methuen, →ISBN, page 22

Origin of citalopram

Probably from cy(ano)- + (ph)thal(imide) + -o- + pr(opyl)am(ine).

Words formed from citalopram

  • citalopram hydrobromide

Questions about citalopram

What does citalopram mean?
Citalopram means a drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·HBr to treat depression and anxiety. It is marketed under the trademark Celexa.
What part of speech is citalopram?
Citalopram is a noun.
How do you pronounce citalopram?
Citalopram is pronounced /saɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/ (US).

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