n. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor, used as an antidepressant, chemical formula C8H12N2.
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n. monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Nardil) used to treat clinical depression
Word Usage
"MAOIs, such as phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and isocarboxazid (Marplan), are an older type of anti-depressant that is used to treat some anxiety disorders."