serotonin
Pronunciation: /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/
The English word “serotonin” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.
Etymology
From sero- + tone + -in.
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