serotonergic

seroton(in) +‎ -ergic

IPA^(key): /ˌsɛrətəˈnɜːrd͡ʒɪk/

serotonergic (not comparable)

1. Containing or releasing serotonin.
2. Involved in, or capable of modulating activity in, neurotransmission pathways that use serotonin receptor proteins.
   • 2005, Obuchowicz et al, Pharmacological Reports:

     Moreover, the results of multiple administrations of the receptor ligands to control rats indicate that the NPY systems in both structures under study are modulated in the same manner by dopaminergic activity and differentially by adrenergic, N-methyl-D-aspartate and serotonergic activity.

• extraserotonergic
• hyperserotonergic
• hyposerotonergic

serotonergic (plural serotonergics)

1. That which is serotonergic.

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