noun
tricyclic antidepressant
Medical term for a class of antidepressants with a three-ring chemical structure. Used in clinical and pharmacological contexts.
三環系抗うつ薬は副作用として口渇や便秘が現れることがある。
Tricyclic antidepressants can cause side effects such as dry mouth and constipation.
Compound of 三環系 (tricyclic) + 抗うつ薬 (antidepressant). The term is a direct calque from English 'tricyclic antidepressant'.