tyramine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtaɪ.ɹəˌmiːn/ (General-American)
- /ˈtʌɪ.ɹəm.iːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of tyrosine + amine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A compound which occurs naturally in cheese and other foods and can cause dangerously high blood pressure in people taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyramines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |