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hydroxytryptamine

Pronunciation: [haɪˌdrɒk.siˈtrɪp.tə.miːn]

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Learn how to use hydroxytryptamine in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

How to pronounce hydroxytryptamine

Pronunciation: [haɪˌdrɒk.siˈtrɪp.tə.miːn]

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