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5-hydroxytryptamine

5-hydroxytryptamine

1 6.8
A chemical in the brain and body that affects mood, sleep, and appetite
  • noun
  • /faɪv haɪdrɒksɪˈtrɪptəmiːn/
  • Specialized
: 5-hidroxitriptamina
  • The levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the brain influence mood and emotional well-being.

Examples

  • The brain produces 5-hydroxytryptamine to help regulate mood.

  • Researchers discovered that 5-hydroxytryptamine plays a crucial role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

  • Antidepressant medications often work by increasing 5-hydroxytryptamine availability in the synaptic cleft.

  • Increased levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine can improve sleep quality.

  • 5-hydroxytryptamine, commonly known as 5-hydroxytryptamine, plays a crucial role in regulating mood and sleep.

  • Research shows that low levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine can contribute to depression and anxiety.

  • In the body, 5-hydroxytryptamine helps control appetite and affects memory and learning.

Synonyms

serotonin
vs5-hydroxytryptamine
  • Specialized
20 5.2

A brain chemical that affects mood, sleep, and body functions

includes actions throughout body and adds appetite and memory regulation
hydroxytryptamine
vs5-hydroxytryptamine
  • Specialized
1 9.6

A chemical in the brain that helps control mood and feelings

is the neurotransmitter active in brain and body with mood, sleep, appetite, memory roles

Surface Forms

5-hydroxytryptamine singular
5-hydroxytryptamines plural

Morphology

5-hydroxytryptamine = tryptamine (opaque) = 5 + hydroxy + 5 + hydroxy + tryptamine + 5 + hydroxy + tryptamine

This is a specialized chemical name formed by adding a locant and functional-group combining form to a chemical base; the meaning is technical and not derivable by general English morphology rules.

Etymology

5-Hydroxytryptamine is a chemical name that describes the molecule: hydroxy means 'with oxygen and hydrogen', tryptamine comes from tryptophan, a 'food chemical' your body makes from protein, and the '5-' shows where that small change is on the molecule. This substance is better known as serotonin, a brain chemical that helps control mood, sleep, appetite and memory, so the long name points to the same important thing.