monoamine oxidase inhibitor

noun

: any of various antidepressant drugs which increase the concentration of monoamines in the brain by inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase

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“Monoamine oxidase inhibitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/monoamine%20oxidase%20inhibitor. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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