Monoamine Oxidase Definition

noun

MAO.

Webster's New World
An enzyme in the cells of most tissues that catalyzes the oxidation of monoamines such as norepinephrine and serotonin.
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Noun

Singular:
monoamine oxidase
Plural:
monoamine-oxidases

Monoamine Oxidase Sentence Examples

  • He was an expert in childhood adversity, monoamine oxidase a genotype, and risk for conduct disorder.

  • Citalopram must not be taken at the same time as monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants (MAOIs ).

  • Sumatriptan must not be used within two weeks of discontinuation of therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

  • The problem was traced to a defective gene which should have made a substance called monoamine oxidase.

  • It should also not be used in patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors or patients on certain antidepressants.

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