NOUN | substance | tyramine | amino acid derived from tyrosine |
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Meaning | amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer. | |
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Example | "patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine" | |
Broader | amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid | organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group |
Spanish | tiramina | |
Catalan | tiramina |
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