iproniazid

iproniazid
noun Etymology: blend of isoniazid and propyl Date: 1952 a derivative C9H13N3O of isoniazid that is used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and was formerly used in treating tuberculosis

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  • iproniazid — An antituberculous and antidepressant agent similar to isoniazid, but more toxic and rarely used; it inhibits monoamine oxidase. The first antidepressant agent. * * * ipro·ni·a·zid .ī prə nī ə zəd n a derivative C9H13N3O of isoniazid that is a… …   Medical dictionary

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  • iproniazid — ipro·ni·a·zid …   English syllables

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