Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- of or relating to a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorders, as characterized by various manic or depressive affects.
noun
- Also called energizer, psychic energizer. any such substance, as a tricyclic antidepressant, MAO inhibitor, or lithium.
noun
- any of a class of drugs used to alleviate depression
adjective
- of or relating to this class of drugs
1876, from anti- + depressant.
n.
- A drug used to prevent or treat depression.
- A drug used to prevent or treat depression.
Drugs that prevent or relieve the symptoms of depression. Various psychological disorders are treated with antidepressants.