an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin)
"The doctor explained that a deficiency in mao could lead to dangerously high levels of stress hormones circulating throughout the patient's system."
Chinese communist leader (1893-1976)
"The history book detailed how Mao united China during a turbulent era in the 20th century."
Initialism of monoamine oxidase.
"The local guide excitedly pointed out the rare mao perched on a tree branch in the rainforest reserve."
The ma'oma'o, Gymnomyza samoensis, a large passerine bird native to Samoa.
A common surname, from Chinese, from Mandarin, usually referring to Mao Zedong.
"The news report focused on the life of mao, China's founding father and a towering figure in modern history."