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tyramine


ty·ra·mine

noun \ˈtī-rə-ˌmēn\

Definition of TYRAMINE

: a phenolic amine C8H11NO found in various foods and beverages (as cheese and red wine) that has a sympathomimetic action and is derived from tyrosine

Origin of TYRAMINE

International Scientific Vocabulary tyrosine + amine
First Known Use: 1910

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