HyperDic: mao

English > 2 senses of the word MAO / Mao:
NOUNsubstanceMAO, monoamine oxidasean enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin)
person Mao, Mao Zedong, Mao TsetungChinese communist leader (1893-1976)
MAO / Mao > pronunciation
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English > MAO: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin).
Synonymmonoamine oxidase
BroaderenzymeAny of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
English > Mao: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningChinese communist leader (1893-1976).
SynonymsMao Zedong, Mao Tsetung
Instance ofcommunist, commieA socialist who advocates communism / communism
revolutionist, revolutionary, subversive, subverterA radical supporter of political or social revolution
SpanishMao, Mao Tse-tung, Mao Tse Tung, Mao Zedong
CatalanMao, Mao Tse-tung, Mao Zedong

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