Serotonin (Noun)
Meaning
A neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Researchers believe a deficiency in serotonin can lead to various mood disorders such as depression.
- Increased serotonin levels can have a significant impact on memory formation and cognitive function.
- Select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of medications commonly used to treat depression, function by maintaining high serotonin levels.
- Scientists found a direct link between the body's natural release of serotonin and our sleep patterns.
- Individuals experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder may exhibit a lower serotonin production in their brain.