Definition of tyramine

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tyramine is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • tyramine is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • tyramine is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of tyramine


  • amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer (noun)

    Examples

    1. patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine

See definition of tyramine in Merriam Webster