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monoamine oxidase

noun Biochemistry.
  1. a copper-containing enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of monoamines. Abbreviation: MAO

Origin of monoamine oxidase

First recorded in 1950–55
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British Dictionary definitions for monoamine oxidase

monoamine oxidase

noun
  1. biochem an enzyme present in nerve tissue that is responsible for the inactivation of neurotransmittersAbbreviation: MAO
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monoamine oxidase in Medicine

monoamine oxidase

n.
  1. An enzyme in the cells of most tissues that catalyzes the oxidative deamination of monoamines such as serotonin.
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