tryptamine en · NOUN
Etymology
By surface analysis, tryptophan + amine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A heterocyclic amine found in both plant and animal tissue, where it is an intermediate in several metabolic schemes.
- (countable) Any of a class of neurotransmitters and psychedelic drugs derived from this compound.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tryptamines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
isotryptamine · dipropyltryptamine · 5-hydroxytryptamine · methyltryptamine · hydroxytryptamine · diisopropyltryptamine · dimethyltryptamine · diethyltryptamine