monoamine

/mɒnoʊˈæmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of amine compound that contains one amino group

“Monoamines are a class of neurotransmitters that play a crucial role in mood regulation.”

2. noun

a compound that contains a single amino group

“The monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of medications used to treat depression.”

Synonyms

  • amine
  • amino compound

Antonyms

  • polyamine
  • polymine