Serotonin

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒsÉ›rəˈtʰəʊnɪn/

Origin

From sero- + tonic + -in.

Full definition of serotonin

Noun

1. (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.

Abbreviations

• 5-HT

Synonyms

• 5-hydroxytryptamine

Related terms

• serotonergic

Anagrams

• ironstone