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TRICYCLIC

(noun, adj.)
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There are 2 meanings of the word 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 drug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
antidepressantantidepressant drug
Hyponyms (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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Word Game Points

Is TRICYCLIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tricyclic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
TRICYCLIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is TRICYCLIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tricyclic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRICYCLIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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