maprotiline en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /məˈpɹoʊ.təˌliːn/ (General-American)
- /məˈpɹəʊ.tɪl.iːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of mapro- (of unknown origin) + amitriptyline.
Meanings
- (uncountable) 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.