HyperDic: tyramine

English > 1 sense of the word tyramine:
NOUNsubstancetyramineamino acid derived from tyrosine
English > tyramine: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
Meaningamino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer.
Example"patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine"
Broaderamino acid, aminoalkanoic acidorganic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
Spanishtiramina
Catalantiramina

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