hydroxytryptamine
Aussprache: [haɪˌdrɒk.siˈtrɪp.tə.miːn]
Wort
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) It is a chemical in the body that helps send messages in your brain and can affect your mood. Think of it as a helper that makes your brain feel good and helps you sleep.
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Hydroxytryptamine plays an important role in our emotions and sleep patterns.
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Without enough hydroxytryptamine, people might feel sad or have trouble sleeping.
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How does hydroxytryptamine affect our feelings?
Kontext: „medicine“
(noun) It is also known as serotonin, which is important in medicine because it can help treat conditions like depression. So, doctors look at hydroxytryptamine when they want to help someone feel better.
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Many medicines work by increasing hydroxytryptamine levels to help lift people's moods.
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Not everyone responds to treatments that target hydroxytryptamine, which can be disappointing.
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What role does hydroxytryptamine play in treating depression?
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