monoamine oxidase

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 foods to avoid if you’re taking these prescription drugs," 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, "Thinking Beyond the ‘Chemical Imbalance’ Theory of Depression," 11 Jan. 2018

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“Monoamine oxidase.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoamine%20oxidase. Accessed 9 December 2019.

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