serotonin
Translation
serotonin
Examples
Serotonin is a chemical that affects mood.
Serotonin is a chemical that affects mood.
Exercise can boost your serotonin levels.
Exercise can boost your serotonin levels.
Grammar Patterns
(uncountable noun) serotonin Serotonin is a chemical that affects mood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)
Etymology
From 'sero-' (serum) + 'tonin' (tone), as it was first found in blood serum and affects vascular tone.
Memory Tips
Associate 'serotonin' with feeling 'serene' and having a good 'tone' of mood.