monoamine oxidase


Definition: Meaning of, monoamine oxidase in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌmɒnəʊˈeɪmiːn ˈɒksɪdeɪz /

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  1. e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin an enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of many body compounds
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    MAO
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monoamine oxidase used in phrases

  • monoamine oxidase inhibitor (noun)
    1. any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate
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