Noun: monoamine oxidase inhibitor
- Any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate
"The doctor prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for his depression";
- MAOI
Derived forms: monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Type of: antidepressant, antidepressant drug
Encyclopedia: Monoamine oxidase inhibitor