What does "phenelzine" mean?

A synthetic compound used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

How do you pronounce "phenelzine"?

Pronounced //fɪˈnɛl.ziːn//.

Common synonyms include: antidepressant, chemical agent, hydrazine derivative, maoi, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, nardil.

/fɪˈnɛl.ziːn/ noun

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Noun

1
A synthetic compound used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. uncountable
"She had a history of depression and was taking phenelzine, an antidepressant."
2
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Nardil) used to treat clinical depression wordnet

"She had a history of depression and was taking phenelzine, an antidepressant."

Blend of phene(thy)l + hydrazine.