monoamine oxidase
monoamine oxidase noun: either of two enzymes, found in the outer membrane of mitochondria, that degrade biogenic amines and are thus responsible for the destruction of transmitter substances at neuronal synapses.
Noun
monoamine oxidase (plural monoamine oxidases, abbreviation MAO)
- Either of two enzymes, found in the outer membrane of mitochondria, that degrade biogenic amines and are thus responsible for the destruction of transmitter substances at neuronal synapses.
monoamine oxidase meaning in Tamil and Persian
monoamine oxidase in Tamil
- ஓரமின் ஆக்சிதேசு
monoamine oxidase in Persian
- biochemistry: enzyme that degrades biogenic amines
- مونوآمین اکسیداز
Forms of monoamine oxidase
| plural | monoamine oxidases |
|---|---|
| abbreviation | MAO |
Questions about monoamine oxidase
- What does monoamine oxidase mean?
- Monoamine oxidase means either of two enzymes, found in the outer membrane of mitochondria, that degrade biogenic amines and are thus responsible for the destruction of transmitter substances at neuronal synapses.
- What is monoamine oxidase in Tamil?
- Monoamine oxidase in Tamil is ஓரமின் ஆக்சிதேசு. See Monoamine oxidase meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is monoamine oxidase?
- Monoamine oxidase is a noun.
- What is the plural of monoamine oxidase?
- The plural of monoamine oxidase is monoamine oxidases.
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