English Explanatory Dictionary

serotonin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Back ache-serotonin.wav

Word forms

serotonin serotonins

Etymology

From sero- + tone + -in.

Synonyms

5-hydroxytryptamine

Related words

serotonergic

Derived words

acetylserotonin antiserotonic antiserotonin dimethylserotonin melatonin methylserotonin nonserotonin phytoserotonin selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor serod -serod serotonemia serotoninergic serotonin-specific serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor serotonin syndrome sertindole sertraline
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