monoamine oxidase inhibitor

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Definition of monoamine oxidase inhibitor in English English dictionary

A class of drugs which affect the work of the monoamine oxidase enzymes and thus produce an antidepressant effect Monoamine Oxidase enzymes include epinephrine, norepinephrine and serotonin

A drug that interferes with the action of monoamine oxidase, slowing the breakdown of certain neurotransmitters Used in the treatment of depression

a type of drug used in the treatment of depressions It works by slowing up the breakdown of certain neurotransmitters

any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate

Any of a class of antidepressant drugs that block the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain, thereby allowing the accumulation of monoamines such as norepinephrine

MAOI Antidepressant that blocks the action of monoamine oxidase allowing the accumulation of monoamines such as norepinephrine and serotonin Since some cases of depression are caused by diminished activity of norepinephrine and serotonin, blocking the destruction of these neurotransmitters with the subsequent accumulation at the nerve endings helps treat depression

(MAOI) Affects nervous system and nerve function due to its ability to act as an antidepressant that block the action of monoamine oxidase (which destroys monoamines) and allow the accumulation of norepinephrine and serotonin (monoamines) Since some cases of depression are caused by decreased activity of norepinephrine and serotonin, blocking the destruction of them helps treat depression

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Hyphenation

monoamine ox·i·dase in·hi·bi·tor