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.

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Other Word Forms of Tryptamine

Noun

Singular:
tryptamine
Plural:
tryptamines

Origin of Tryptamine

  • trypt(ophan) amine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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