monoamine
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oʊ noun Biochemistry.
any of various biogenic amine neurotransmitters having a single amino group, as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
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monoamine (ˌmɒnəʊˈeɪmiːn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a substance, such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, or serotonin, that contains a single amine group | |
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Medical Dictionary
monoamine mon·o·am·ine (mŏn'ō-ām'ēn, -ə-mēn')
n.
An amine compound containing one amino group, especially a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter.
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Science Dictionary
| monoamine (mŏn'ō-ām'ēn, -ə-mēn') Pronunciation Key
An amine compound containing one amino group (NH2), especially such a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter. The catecholamines and serotonin are monoamines. Abnormal levels of monoamines in the brain have been implicated in mood disorders. |
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Example sentences
Dietary restrictions and drug interactions with monoamine oxidase inhibitors: the state of the art.
Some scientists point to high testosterone levels combined with low monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which regulates dopamine.
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