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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A drug of the SSRI class, C22H21FN2O, that is an isomer of citalopram and is given in the form of its oxalate to treat depression and anxiety.

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  • noun A particular SSRI antidepressant.

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[es-, isomer pref. (pronunciation spelling of the first letter of S-stereoisomer, isomer with counterclockwise rotation, from Latin sinister, left-handed; see sinister) + citalopram.]

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