monoamine

Noun

Meaning

a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

amine paraffin compound inhibitor inhibitory aniline amin blocker ptomaine phenylamine amino serotonin oxidase monamine MAO-A

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Hypernyms

amine aminoalkane

Hyponyms

monoamine neurotransmitter

Phrases with the word

monoamine oxidase inhibitors monoamine oxydase

Examples

All currently marketed antidepressants have the monoamine hypothesis as their theoretical basis, with the possible exception of agomelatine which acts on a dual melatonergic serotonergic pathway. Source: Internet

A monoamine oxidase inhibitor reduces the body's ability to metabolize psilocin and psilocybin, greatly increasing the intensity of the experience. Source: Internet

Eleusis Volume VIII, 1997. pp. 3–13 To be active orally it must be combined with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala), which grows throughout the Mediterranean. Source: Internet

Horder prescribed her an antidepressant, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, a few days before her suicide. Source: Internet

In cases of serotonin syndrome caused by monoamine oxidase inhibitors oxygenation will not help to dispatch serotonin. Source: Internet

Despite these findings, the cause of depression is not simply monoamine deficiency. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

monoamid monoamide monoamidite monoamine neurotransmitter monoamine oxidase monoamine oxidase inhibitor