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serotonergic

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se·ro·to·ner·gic (sr-tn-ûrjk) or se·ro·to·ni·ner·gic (-tn-nûrjk)
adj.
Activated by or capable of liberating serotonin, especially in transmitting nerve impulses.
serotonergic [ser″o-tōn-er´jik]
containing or activated by serotonin.
serotonergic
containing or activated by serotonin.
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