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monoamine oxidase

The correct spelling is monoamine oxidase.

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noun

Say it like: Mon-oam-ine- ox-ida-se

The correct spelling is monoamine oxidase. 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 neuron…

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  1. 1.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.

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