citalopram

n. an antidepressant of the SSRI class. It exerts its action by blocking the presynaptic serotonin transporter, preventing reabsorption of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron and thereby increasing levels of available serotonin in the synaptic cleft without increasing overall levels of serotonin in the brain. U.S. trade name: Celexa.

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March 16th 2025

child care worker

an individual trained to attend to children on a day-to-day basis in a variety of group settings, including child care centers, schools, businesses, private households, and health care institutions. Child care workers perform such tasks as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.