serotonin

[ ser-uh-toh-nin, seer- ]

/ ˌsɛr əˈtoʊ nɪn, ˌsɪər- /

noun Biochemistry.

a neurotransmitter, derived from tryptophan, that is involved in sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes.

Origin of serotonin

First recorded in 1945–50; sero- + tone + -in²

Words nearby serotonin

serotherapy, serotinal, serotine, serotinous, serotonergic, serotonin, serotype, serous, serous cell, serous cyst, serous fluid

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Example sentences from the Web for serotonin

Once your serotonin levels are back up to normal, they can make enough melatonin so you can sleep better, says Dr. Rindfleisch.
10 Reasons You’re Exhausted and What to Do About It|DailyBurn|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Spaghetti squash also contains specific nutrients that help convert the tryptophan in other foods you eat into serotonin.
6 Healthy Foods to Fight the Flu, Beat Stress and More|DailyBurn|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Flooding your brain with dopamine and serotonin, it not only heightens feelings of euphoria, but empathy and love as well.
Molly: The Dangerous Drug That’s Too Good to Quit|Abby Haglage|September 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Besides dopamine, serotonin might play a role, too, researchers say, as well as other brain chemicals and receptors.
In Praise of Tourette's|Jeffrey Koterba|November 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Those drugs are SSRIs—serotonin uptake inhibitors—and they spin their mood magic by elevating levels of serotonin in the brain.
Anti-Depressant Nation|Adam Hanft|October 5, 2008|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for serotonin

serotonin

/ (ˌsɛrəˈtəʊnɪn) /

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)

Word Origin for serotonin

from sero- + ton (ic) + -in

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Medical definitions for serotonin

serotonin

[ sĕr′ə-tō′nĭn, sîr′- ]

n.

An organic compound formed from tryptophan and found in animal and human tissue, especially the brain, blood serum, and gastric mucous membranes, and active in vasoconstriction, stimulation of the smooth muscles, transmission of impulses between nerve cells, and regulation of cyclic body processes.5-hydroxytryptamine

Scientific definitions for serotonin

serotonin

[ sĕr′ə-tō′nĭn, sîr′- ]

A monoamine substance that is formed from tryptophan and found in many animal tissues, including the intestine and central nervous system. In the brain, serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter that is involved in the control of pain perception, the sleep-wake cycle, and mood. Serotonin is also produced in some bacteria and plants.

单词	serotonin
释义	serotonin [ ser-uh-toh-nin, seer- ] / ˌsɛr əˈtoʊ nɪn, ˌsɪər- / noun Biochemistry. a neurotransmitter, derived from tryptophan, that is involved in sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes. Origin of serotonin First recorded in 1945–50; sero- + tone + -in² Words nearby serotonin serotherapy, serotinal, serotine, serotinous, serotonergic, serotonin, serotype, serous, serous cell, serous cyst, serous fluid Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for serotonin Once your serotonin levels are back up to normal, they can make enough melatonin so you can sleep better, says Dr. Rindfleisch. 10 Reasons You’re Exhausted and What to Do About It\|DailyBurn\|April 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Spaghetti squash also contains specific nutrients that help convert the tryptophan in other foods you eat into serotonin. 6 Healthy Foods to Fight the Flu, Beat Stress and More\|DailyBurn\|February 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Flooding your brain with dopamine and serotonin, it not only heightens feelings of euphoria, but empathy and love as well. Molly: The Dangerous Drug That’s Too Good to Quit\|Abby Haglage\|September 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Besides dopamine, serotonin might play a role, too, researchers say, as well as other brain chemicals and receptors. In Praise of Tourette's\|Jeffrey Koterba\|November 22, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Those drugs are SSRIs—serotonin uptake inhibitors—and they spin their mood magic by elevating levels of serotonin in the brain. Anti-Depressant Nation\|Adam Hanft\|October 5, 2008\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for serotonin serotonin / (ˌsɛrəˈtəʊnɪn) / 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) Word Origin for serotonin from sero- + ton (ic) + -in Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for serotonin serotonin [ sĕr′ə-tō′nĭn, sîr′- ] n. An organic compound formed from tryptophan and found in animal and human tissue, especially the brain, blood serum, and gastric mucous membranes, and active in vasoconstriction, stimulation of the smooth muscles, transmission of impulses between nerve cells, and regulation of cyclic body processes.5-hydroxytryptamine The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for serotonin serotonin [ sĕr′ə-tō′nĭn, sîr′- ] A monoamine substance that is formed from tryptophan and found in many animal tissues, including the intestine and central nervous system. In the brain, serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter that is involved in the control of pain perception, the sleep-wake cycle, and mood. Serotonin is also produced in some bacteria and plants. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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