HealthJuly 14, 2026

fluoxetine

/fluːˈɒksɪtiːn/

Definition

A common antidepressant medication belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), often used to treat anxiety and mood disorders.

Etymology

The name is a chemical compound term constructed from 'fluorine,' 'oxetane' (a chemical ring structure), and the suffix '-ine' used for chemical substances. It was developed in the 1970s as a novel pharmaceutical treatment.

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