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What is monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
Pronunciation: /monoamine* oxidase* ˌɪnˈhɪbətər/
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Definition
A type of drug used to treat depression. It stops the breakdown of certain chemicals in the brain that help improve a person’s mood. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor is a type of antidepressant. Also called MAO inhibitor.