Associations to the word «Monoamine»

Wiktionary

MONOAMINE, noun. (chemistry) (biochemistry) Any compound having a single amino functional group, especially a neurotransmitter.
MONOAMINE OXIDASE, noun. (enzyme) Either of two enzymes, found in the outer membrane of mitochondria, that degrade biogenic amines and are thus responsible for the destruction of transmitter substances at neuronal synapses.
MONOAMINE OXIDASES, noun. Plural of monoamine oxidase

Dictionary definition

MONOAMINE, noun. A molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter).

Wise words

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John Locke