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Monoamine definition

mŏnō-ămēn, -ə-mēn
An amine compound containing one amino group, especially a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter.
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An amine with one amino group.
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An amine compound containing one amino group, especially a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter.
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An amine compound containing one amino group (NH2 ), especially such a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter. The catecholamines and serotonin are monoamines. Abnormal levels of monoamines in the brain have been implicated in mood disorders.
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(chemistry, biochemistry) Any compound having a single amino functional group, especially a neurotransmitter.
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Noun

Singular:
monoamine
Plural:
monoamines

Origin of monoamine

  • From mono- + amine.

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Monoamine 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.

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