First Known Use: 1910
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tyramine
noun ty·ra·mine \ˈtī-rə-ˌmēn\
Definition of TYRAMINE
: a phenolic amine C8H11NO found in various foods and beverages (as cheese and red wine) that has a sympathomimetic action and is derived from tyrosine
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Origin of TYRAMINE
International Scientific Vocabulary tyrosine + amine
Medical Dictionary
tyramine
noun ty·ra·mine \ˈtī-rə-ˌmēn\
Medical Definition of TYRAMINE
: a phenolic amine C8H11NO that is found in various foods and beverages (as cheese and red wine), has a sympathomimetic action, and is derived from tyrosine
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