thymoleptic

thymoleptic
thy·mo·lep·tic (thi″mo-lepґtik) [thymo-2 + Gr. lēpsis a taking hold] any drug that favorably modifies mood in serious affective disorders such as depression or mania; the main categories of thymoleptics include the tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and lithium compounds.

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