monoamine oxidase

noun

Definition of monoamine oxidase

: an enzyme that deaminates monoamines oxidatively and that functions in the nervous system by breaking down monoamine neurotransmitters

Examples of monoamine oxidase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When taking a class of antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) these foods can trigger a dangerous increase in blood pressure. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Mar. 2018 Flash forward to today, and there are now several types of antidepressants available, from the earliest tricyclics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors to the ubiquitous modern-day selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). — Dean Burnett, The Cut, 11 Jan. 2018

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“Monoamine oxidase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoamine%20oxidase. Accessed 19 May. 2022.

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