Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sertraline

/ˈsɜɹ.tɹəˌlin/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.14 in modern English

Syllables: ser-tra-line
IPA: /ˈsɜɹ.tɹəˌlin/

10

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An antidepressant drug C₁₇H₁₇NCl₂ administered in the form of its hydrochloride and acting to enhance serotonin activity.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Sertraline, 50 mg. Insomnia worsened, severe anxiety, anorexia, (weight loss 17kgs,) increase in suicidal thougts, plans, and intention. Discontinued following hospitalization."

Etymology

From ser(otonin) + -traline (“serotonin reuptake inhibitor”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈsɜɹ.tɹəˌlin/
British English: /ˈsɜː.tɹəˌliːn/

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

sertraline hydrochloride

Synonyms

Zoloft

Questions

How do you pronounce sertraline?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɜɹ.tɹəˌlin/.
What does sertraline mean?: An antidepressant drug C₁₇H₁₇NCl₂ administered in the form of its hydrochloride and acting to enhance serotonin activity.
Where does sertraline come from?: From ser(otonin) + -traline (“serotonin reuptake inhibitor”).

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