the condition of being ignorant; the want of knowledge in general, or in relation to a particular subject; the state of being uneducated or uninformed. Ignorance (noun). a willful neglect or refusal to acquire knowledge which one may acquire and it is his duty to have. Origin: [F., fr.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of medication used to treat depression. They were introduced in the 1950s as the first drugs for depression. Today, theyâre less popular than other depression medications, but some people benefit from their use.
List of MAOI Antidepressants. MAOI refers to a category of antidepressant drugs known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors that alleviate depression by stopping (inhibiting) the monoamine oxidase enzyme from metabolizing chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) within the nervous system. This class is the oldest group of antidepressants first manufactured in the 1950s.