tryptamines
/ˈtrɪptəˌminz/
noun
- A class of chemical compounds found in plants, animals, and fungi, some of which affect the brain and are used in medicine or as psychedelic drugs.
- Scientists study tryptamines to understand how they affect mood and perception.
- Certain tryptamines are found in common foods like cheese and chocolate.
- The lab analyzed the sample for the presence of various tryptamines.