reuptake

noun

re·​up·​take (ˈ)rē-ˈəp-ˌtāk How to pronounce reuptake (audio)
: the reabsorption by a neuron of a neurotransmitter following the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse

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Duloxetine, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is prescribed for anxiety and depression, and can also be used to treat nerve pain for people with diabetes, the Mayo Clinic notes. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024 Currently, non-stimulant options are limited to mainly norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors or alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024 Treatment for narcolepsy typically includes medications such as stimulants, dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (DNRIs), histamine-3 (H3) receptor antagonists/inverse agonists, and antidepressants. Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024 SSRIs work by blocking the brain’s reuptake of serotonin — a natural chemical that regulates bodily functions including mood. Laura Paddison, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reuptake 

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reuptake was in 1968

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“Reuptake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuptake. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

reuptake

noun
re·​up·​take (ˈ)rē-ˈəp-ˌtāk How to pronounce reuptake (audio)
: the reabsorption by a neuron of a neurotransmitter following the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse
antidepressants which block the reuptake of norepinephrine
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