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serotonin

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsɛrəˈtoʊnɪn/ · UK /ˌserəˈtəʊnɪn/

serotonin means: A chemical that carries messages in the body and helps control mood, sleep, and appetite.

noun

BRAIN CHEMICALC1

A chemical that carries messages in the body and helps control mood, sleep, and appetite.

  • Serotonin carries messages between nerve cells.
  • The study measured serotonin levels in the animals.
  • Researchers examined how serotonin affects appetite.

Similar words: 5-hydroxytryptamine

Common phrases: serotonin levels, serotonin release, serotonin production

Questions about serotonin

What does serotonin mean?

A chemical that carries messages in the body and helps control mood, sleep, and appetite.

What is serotonin in other languages?

Türkçe: serotonin · Español: serotonina · Français: sérotonine · Deutsch: Serotonin · Italiano: serotonina · 日本語: セロトニン

How do you pronounce serotonin?

In American English /ˌsɛrəˈtoʊnɪn/; in British English /ˌserəˈtəʊnɪn/.

How do you use serotonin in a sentence?

Serotonin carries messages between nerve cells. The study measured serotonin levels in the animals.

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