noun
monoamine oxidase; MAO
Biochemical term for the enzyme that breaks down monoamines. Often abbreviated as MAO in scientific contexts.
モノアミン酸化酵素は神経伝達物質の分解に関与している。
Monoamine oxidase is involved in the breakdown of neurotransmitters.
この薬はモノアミン酸化酵素阻害薬と呼ばれる。
This drug is called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Compound of モノアミン (monoamine) + 酸化 (oxidation) + 酵素 (enzyme). A direct calque from English 'monoamine oxidase'.