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词汇 Prozac
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Definition of Prozac in English:

Prozac

noun ˈprəʊzakˈproʊˌzæk
mass nountrademark
  • A synthetic compound which inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain and is taken to treat depression.

    Also called fluoxetine
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He was taking the drug Prozac for depression, but otherwise was in perfect health.
    • The safety of antidepressants including Prozac and Seroxat is to be investigated after a series of suicides and claims of addiction.
    • As a last resort, prescribed anti-depressants such as Prozac will immediately boost levels of serotonin.
    • Take Prozac and your emotions are blunted and obsessive thinking is suppressed.
    • By the third year, Americans spent more on Prozac than on all other antidepressants combined.

Origin

1980s: an invented name.

Definition of Prozac in US English:

Prozac

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

    Also called fluoxetine
    Example sentencesExamples
    • By the third year, Americans spent more on Prozac than on all other antidepressants combined.
    • Take Prozac and your emotions are blunted and obsessive thinking is suppressed.
    • The safety of antidepressants including Prozac and Seroxat is to be investigated after a series of suicides and claims of addiction.
    • As a last resort, prescribed anti-depressants such as Prozac will immediately boost levels of serotonin.
    • He was taking the drug Prozac for depression, but otherwise was in perfect health.

Origin

1980s: an invented name.

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