Tryptamine Definition
trĭptə-mēn
noun
An amine, C10H12N2, derived from tryptophan and closely related to serotonin.
Webster's New World
Any of various naturally occurring or synthetic derivatives of this compound, many of which have psychoactive properties.
American Heritage Medicine
(countable, medicine) Any of a class of neurotransmitters and psychedelic drugs derived from this compound.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Tryptamine
Noun
Singular:
tryptamine
Plural:
tryptaminesOrigin of Tryptamine
trypt(ophan) amine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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