Definitions for SSRI
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1. selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRInoun

   an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain

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1. ssri

   Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions. SSRIs increase the extracellular level of the neurotransmitter serotonin by limiting its reabsorption (reuptake) into the presynaptic cell. They have varying degrees of selectivity for the other monoamine transporters, with pure SSRIs having strong affinity for the serotonin transporter and only weak affinity for the norepinephrine and dopamine transporters. SSRIs are the most widely prescribed antidepressants in many countries. The efficacy of SSRIs in mild or moderate cases of depression has been disputed and may or may not be outweighed by side effects, especially in adolescent populations.

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1. ssri

   SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. It is a type of drug commonly used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. SSRIs work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, which can help improve mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels. They are called "selective" because they mainly affect serotonin, not other neurotransmitters.

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1. SSRI

   An SSRI means "Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor". Selective therein means that a particular set of neurotransmitter receptors is targeted, thereby blocking the reuptake of serotonin. That these are specific HT5 receptors, makes the reuptake specifically targeted to those receptors, thereby "selective".

   Reuptake of Serotonin is selective to the HT5 Neurotransmitters.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on March 26, 2019  

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1. SSRI

   What does SSRI stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the SSRI acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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1. RSSI

2. sirs

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of SSRI in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of SSRI in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of SSRI in a Sentence

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   The SSRI did not increase brain connectivity, and The SSRI actually did not improve well-being as much as psilocybin, now for the first time you've got the brain science lining up with what patients say after a trip :' I feel more connected. I can think more freely. I can escape from negative thoughts, and I don't get trapped in them.'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ssri
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