Definition

A chemical compound that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, often used to treat high blood pressure.

Example

The doctor prescribed pargyline to help manage the patient's hypertension.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of pargyline?

Yeah, isn’t it something used for high blood pressure?

Exactly! It's a type of monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

Right, I remember it’s sometimes prescribed for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pargyline is derived from the combination of 'par-' (a prefix used in chemistry) and 'glycine' (from Greek 'glykys', meaning sweet). The word refers to a chemical compound related to glycine, which is an amino acid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glycine' as a sweet amino acid, and remember that 'pargyline' is a compound related to it.

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