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tyramine
noun
Amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer
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ˈtʌɪ.ɹəm.iːn
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noun
Amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer
“Patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine”
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Patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine
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