monoamine oxidase; MAO
Biochemical term for the enzyme that breaks down monoamines. Often abbreviated as MAO in scientific contexts.
Monoamine oxidase is involved in the breakdown of neurotransmitters.
This drug is called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
monoamine oxidase inhibitor; MAO inhibitor; MAOI
Compound of モノアミン (monoamine) + 酸化 (oxidation) + 酵素 (enzyme). A direct calque from English 'monoamine oxidase'.