n. A tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of major depression, childhood bedwetting, and certain chronic illnesses.
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n. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs
Word Usage
"I would be trying a new beta-blocker called nadolol and adding a tricyclic antidepressant called nortriptyline."