monoamine


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

Pronunciation: / ˌmɒnəʊˈeɪmiːn /

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monoamine monoamines
  1. especially one that is a neurotransmitter a molecule containing one amine group
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monoamine used in phrases

  • monoamine neurotransmitter (noun)
    1. a monoamine that is functionally important in neural transmission
  • monoamine oxidase (noun)
    1. e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin an enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of many body compounds
  • 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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