serotonin
US /ˌse.rəˈtoʊ.nɪn/
UK /ˌse.rəˈtəʊ.nɪn/
名詞
セロトニン
a compound present in blood platelets and serum, which constricts the blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter, often associated with feelings of well-being and happiness
例:
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Exercise is known to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain.
運動は脳内のセロトニン値を高めることが知られています。
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Low levels of serotonin are often linked to depression.
セロトニンの不足はしばしばうつ病に関連しています。