"hydroxytryptamine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hydroxytryptamines [plural]
Etymology: hydroxy + tryptamine Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hydroxy|tryptamine}} hydroxy + tryptamine Head templates: {{en-noun}} hydroxytryptamine (plural hydroxytryptamines)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of tryptamine, but especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) Categories (topical): Organic compounds Derived forms: 5-hydroxytryptamine
    Sense id: en-hydroxytryptamine-en-noun-KowyPNcV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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