Meaning of MAO in English

1. Pronunciation

   /maʊ/

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1. Noun

   MAO

   Etymology

   1960s: by association with Mao Zedong

   Definitions

   1. an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin)
2. 2. Chinese communist leader (1893-1976)