Term Name: serotonin uptake inhibitor
Synonyms: serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRI
Definition: A compound that specifically inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in the brain. This increases the serotonin concentration in the synaptic cleft which then activates serotonin receptors to a greater extent.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:50949]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: serotonergic drug
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