serotonin

se·ro·to·nin

 (sĕr′ə-tō′nĭn, sîr′-)

n.

An organic compound, C₁₀H₁₂N₂O, that is formed from tryptophan and is found especially in the gastrointestinal tract, the platelets, and the nervous system of humans and other animals, and functions as a neurotransmitter and in vasoconstriction, stimulation of the smooth muscles, and regulation of cyclic body processes.

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[sero- + ton(e) + -in.]

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serotonin

(ˌsɛrəˈtəʊnɪn)

n

(Biochemistry) 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)

[from sero- + ton(ic) + -in]

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ser•o•to•nin

(ˌsɛr əˈtoʊ nɪn, ˌsɪər-)

n.

an amine, C₁₀H₁₂N₂0, that occurs esp. in blood and nervous tissue and functions as a vasoconstrictor and neurotransmitter.

[1948; sero- + tone or ton (ic) + -in¹]

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serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in sleep, mood, etc.

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1.

serotonin - a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory 5-hydroxytryptamine monoamine neurotransmitter - a monoamine that is functionally important in neural transmission

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Translations

serotonina

serotonin

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Serotonin

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serotoniini

sérotonine

serotonin

serotonin

serótónín

serotonina

serotonin

[ˌserəʊˈtəʊnɪn] N → serotonina f

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serotonin

[ˌsɛrəʊˈtəʊnɪn] n → sérotonine m

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serotonin

n (Biol, Med: = hormone) → Serotonin nt

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serotonin

n serotonina

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