Antidepressivum

antidepressant

noun an-ti-de-pre-SEE-voom Rare

Origin: from Greek anti- + Latin depressus (pressed down)

Usage Note

Antidepressivum (plural Antidepressiva) is a medication used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed class in Germany. They typically take several weeks to take effect (Wirkungseintritt) and should not be stopped abruptly.

Examples

"Die Psychiaterin stellte nach der Diagnose ein Antidepressivum ein."

Natural Translation

The psychiatrist started an antidepressant after the diagnosis.

Literal Translation

The psychiatrist set after the diagnosis an antidepressant in.

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