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Serotonin vs Hydroxytryptamine - What's the difference?

serotonin | hydroxytryptamine |

As nouns the difference between serotonin and hydroxytryptamine

is that serotonin is serotonin while hydroxytryptamine is (organic compound) any hydroxy derivative of tryptamine, but especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin).

serotonin

English

(wikipedia serotonin)

Noun

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  • (neurotransmitter) An indoleamine neurotransmitter, , that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.

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    * serotonergic

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    hydroxytryptamine

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) Any hydroxy derivative of tryptamine, but especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)