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Tricyclic.
Tricyclic - as a noun
An antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tricyclic antidepressanttricyclic antidepressant drugHypernyms (Closely Related)
antidepressant17antidepressant drugHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tricyclic - as an adjective
Having three rings of atoms in the molecule.
Example: "Anthracene is tricyclic."
Example Sentences
"She experienced severe side effects from the tricyclic medication."
"The tricyclic compound showed promising results in the laboratory."
"He conducted a study on the effects of tricyclic drugs."
"The tricyclic structure of the molecule gives it stability."
"The patient was prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant for her anxiety disorder."
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Is TRICYCLIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tricyclic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRICYCLIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is TRICYCLIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tricyclic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRICYCLIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is TRICYCLIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tricyclic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRICYCLIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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