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oxidase US English

an enzyme that promotes the transfer of a hydrogen atom from a particular substrate to an oxygen molecule, forming water or hydrogen peroxide

monoamine oxidase (abbreviation: MAO) US English

an enzyme (present in most tissues) that catalyzes the oxidation and inactivation of monoamine neurotransmitters

monoamine oxidase inhibitor US English

any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the activity of monoamine oxidase (so allowing accumulation of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain)