English Explanatory Dictionary

maprotiline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tetracyclic antidepressant with properties similar to those of tricyclic amitriptyline, usually administered orally as the hydrochloride; 3-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracen-9-yl)propyl(methyl)amine, C₂₀H₂₃N.

Pronunciation

/məˈpɹəʊ.tɪl.iːn/ /məˈpɹoʊ.təˌliːn/

Word forms

maprotiline

Etymology

Blend of mapro- (of unknown origin) + amitriptyline.

Derived words

maprotiline hydrochloride
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