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antidepressant

antidepressant An antidepressant is a mood-lifting medication used mainly to treat depressive and related mood conditions.

An antidepressant is a mood-lifting medication used mainly to treat depressive and related mood conditions. Different antidepressants work through effects on brain chemical signaling systems, including catecholamine and serotonergic pathways.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Antidepressive Agents” (D000928).
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