adj
Meaning 1
Containing or releasing serotonin.
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Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
serotonergic
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/ˌsɛrətəˈnɜːrd͡ʒɪk/
adj
Meaning 2
Involved in, or capable of modulating activity in, neurotransmission pathways that use serotonin receptor proteins.
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Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Meaning 3
That which is serotonergic.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ser- Proto-Indo-European *sér-o-der. Proto-Italic *serom Latin serumder. English serum English sero- English tone Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English seroton(in) English -ergy Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English -ergic English serotonergic From seroton(in) + -ergic.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Italian: serotoninergico — containing or releasing serotonin
- Portuguese: serotonérgico — containing or releasing serotonin