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serotonin

se·ro·to·nin [ sèrrə tṓnin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
neurotransmitter chemical: a chemical derived from the amino acid tryptophan and widely distributed in tissues. It acts as a neurotransmitter, constricts blood vessels at injury sites, and may affect emotional states. C10H12N2O

[Mid-20th century. <sero- + tonic]
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