Monoamine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɒnəʊˈeɪmiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monoamine is a noun meaning (chemistry, biochemistry) Any compound having a single amino functional group, especially a neurotransmitter.
Meaning
(chemistry, biochemistry) Any compound having a single amino functional group, especially a neurotransmitter.
Example Sentences
Dopamine and norepinephrine are so-called monoamines.
The first effective drugs used to treat clinical depression were compounds that act by enhancing the activity of chemicals known as monoamines in the brain.
Word Forms
- monoamines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oxidase, oxidases, monamine, monoamide, amino, amine.
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