monoamine

mon·o·am·ine  (mn-mn, --mn)

n.

An amine compound containing one amino group, especially a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter.

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monoamine  (mn-mn, --mn)

An amine compound containing one amino group (NH₂), especially such a compound that functions as a neurotransmitter. The catecholamines and serotonin are monoamines. Abnormal levels of monoamines in the brain have been implicated in mood disorders.

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Noun

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monoamine - a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) amine, aminoalkane - a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals monoamine neurotransmitter - a monoamine that is functionally important in neural transmission