Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) used as an antidepressant. It is a specialized pharmaceutical term with Greek-derived roots, pronounced as a two-syllable-accented word that begins with “feh” and ends with “leen-uh zeen” in common English usage. In professional contexts, it is treated as a proper noun and may appear in pharmacology discussions, case reports, and prescribing information.
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