Definition

A type of medication used to treat depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Example

The doctor prescribed clomipramine to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of clomipramine?

Yeah, I think it's used for treating anxiety, right?

Exactly! It's a tricyclic antidepressant that helps with OCD too.

That sounds really helpful for those who struggle with those issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clomipramine is derived from 'clo-' (a prefix indicating a chlorine atom) and 'imipramine' (a compound name formed from 'imipramine', which itself is a combination of 'imino-' (meaning nitrogen) and 'pramine' (a suffix used in pharmaceuticals). The word refers to a specific chemical compound used primarily as an antidepressant, indicating its chemical structure and function.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clo-' as indicating the presence of chlorine in the compound, and 'imipramine' as a type of medication that affects nitrogen in the brain, helping to remember that clomipramine is a medication used to treat depression.

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