monoamine oxidase inhibitor
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
noun Pharmacology.
any of various substances, as isocarboxazid and phenelzine, that block enzymatic breakdown of certain monoamine neurotransmitters: used to treat severe depression. Abbreviation: MAOI
Also called MAO inhibitor.
Origin:
1960–65
1960–65
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| monoamine oxidase inhibitor | |
| —n | |
| biochem MAOI an agent that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase. Such inhibitors are used in the treatment of depression | |
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monoamine oxidase inhibitor n.
Abbr. MAOI
Any of a class of antidepressant and hypotensive drugs that block the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain, thereby allowing the accumulation of monoamines such as norepinephrine.
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| monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Any of a class of antidepressant drugs that block the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain, thereby allowing the accumulation of monoamines such as norepinephrine, which can alter mood. |
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