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Definition of Tryptamine
1. Noun. (uncountable biochemistry) a heterocyclic amine found in both plant and animal tissue, where it is an intermediate in several metabolic schemes. ¹
2. Noun. (countable medicine) Any of a class of neurotransmitters and psychedelic drugs derived from this compound. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tryptamine
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Medical Definition of Tryptamine
1. 3-(2-Aminoethyl)indole;a decarboxylation product of l-tryptophan that occurs in plants and certain foods (e.g., cheese). It raises the blood pressure through vasoconstrictor action, by the release of norepinephrine at postganglionic sympathetic nerve endings, and is believed to be one of the agents responsible for hypertensive episodes following therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (e.g., pargyline hydrochloride). (05 Mar 2000)
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