phenelzine

English

Etymology

Blend of phene(thy)l +‎ hydrazine.

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Noun

phenelzine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A synthetic compound used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
    • 2009 March 3, Barron H. Lerner, “A Life-Changing Case for Doctors in Training”, in New York Times[1]:
      She had a history of depression and was taking phenelzine, an antidepressant.

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