serotonin

English

/ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/, /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/

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

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Affix from English tonic.

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