hydroxytryptamine

Questions

What does hydroxytryptamine mean?

Any hydroxy derivative of tryptamine, but especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)

Where does hydroxytryptamine come from?

From hydroxy + tryptamine.

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