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citalopram

/saɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.00 in modern English

Syllables
citalo-pram
IPA
/saɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·HBr to treat depression and anxiety. It is marketed under the trademark Celexa.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Probably from cy(ano)- + (ph)thal(imide) + -o- + pr(opyl)am(ine).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /saɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/

Usage

Phrases

citalopram hydrobromide

Questions

How do you pronounce citalopram?
The recorded pronunciation is /saɪˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/.
What does citalopram mean?
A drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·HBr to treat depression and anxiety. It is marketed under the trademark Celexa.
Where does citalopram come from?
Probably from cy(ano)- + (ph)thal(imide) + -o- + pr(opyl)am(ine).

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