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inhibitor [in′hib·əd·ər] (aerospace engineering) A substance bonded, taped, or dip-dried onto a solid propellant to restrict the burning surface and to give direction to the burning process. (chemistry) A substance which is capable of stopping or retarding a chemical reaction; to be technically useful, it must be effective in low concentration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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J ZOLOFT, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) developed by Pfizer of the US, was initially approved in the UK in 1990 and is now available in 110 countries worldwide. It is one of a class of drugs known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. An analysis of data from a large, federally funded clinical trial indicates that when such patients take antidepressant medication of the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), they reap major heart-health benefits. |
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