Meaning Of The Word Serotonin

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Serotonin Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Serotonin?

serotonin
uncountable noun: Serotonin is a chemical produced naturally in your brain that affects the way you feel, for example making you feel happier, calmer, or less hungry.

serotonin in American English
a complex amine, C10 H12N2 O, found in blood, the brain, etc. or produced synthetically: it constricts the blood vessels and contracts smooth muscle tissue, and is important both as a neurotransmitter and a hormone
noun: a neurotransmitter, derived from tryptophan, that is involved in sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes

serotonin in British English
noun: a compound that occurs in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets and acts as a neurotransmitter, as well as inducing vasoconstriction and contraction of smooth muscle; 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT)

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