maprotiline

n. a tetracyclic antidepressant closely related to the tricyclic antidepressants. Like the tricyclic agents, it can cause adverse anticholinergic effects and serious disturbances in heart rhythm; its use has therefore declined, and it is rarely encountered in modern clinical practice. U.S. trade name: Ludiomil.

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Psychology term of the day

January 15th 2025

overcontrolled

adj. denoting behavior that is inhibited and constrained, often driven by shyness or fear of rejection. The word is typically used to describe the behavior of children thought to be at risk for depression, but it may also refer to similar behavior in adults.