A type of drug used to treat depression. It stops the breakdown of certain chemicals in the brain that help improve a person’s mood. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor is a type of antidepressant. Also called MAO inhibitor.
( MAH-noh-uh-MEEN OK-sih-days in-HIH-bih-ter )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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