English Explanatory Dictionary

tryptamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heterocyclic amine found in both plant and animal tissue, where it is an intermediate in several metabolic schemes.
  2. Any of a class of neurotransmitters and psychedelic drugs derived from this compound.

Word forms

tryptamine tryptamines

Etymology

By surface analysis, tryptophan + amine.

Derived words

5-hydroxytryptamine isotryptamine
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