mao inhibitor
MAO in·hib·i·tor
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Definition of mao inhibitor words
- noun mao inhibitor any of various substances, as isocarboxazid and phenelzine, that block enzymatic breakdown of certain monoamine neurotransmitters: used to treat severe depression. Abbreviation: MAOI. 1
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Origin of mao inhibitor
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65
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mao inhibitor popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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