serotonin

/ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ · noun

Meaning

An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

5-hydroxytryptamine(English)serotonergic(English)reuptake(English)thrombocytin(English)enteramine(English)hydroxytryptamine(English)5-ht(English)mexamine(English)norepinephrine(English)fluoxetine(English)carcinoid(English)sertraline(English)

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Sources

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