serotonin
US /ˌse.rəˈtoʊ.nɪn/
UK /ˌse.rəˈtəʊ.nɪn/
名詞
血清素, 5-羥色胺
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
範例:
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Exercise is known to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain.
眾所周知，運動可以提高大腦中血清素的水平。
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Low levels of serotonin are often linked to depression.
低水平的血清素通常與抑鬱症有關。