serotonergic

adjective

se·​ro·​to·​ner·​gic ˌsir-ə-tə-ˈnər-jik 

variants or less commonly serotoninergic

ˌsir-ə-ˌtō-nə-ˈnər-jik 

: liberating, activated by, or involving serotonin in the transmission of nerve impulses

a serotonergic neuron

serotonergic pathways

Examples of serotonergic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Emotional and mood states can be affected by the serotonergic effects. — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024

This natural compound belongs to the class of serotonergic psychedelics — those that activate serotonin (type 2A) receptors. — Iris Kulbatski, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2020

The resulting synergy produces an intense, often transformative experience by enhancing serotonergic activity in the brain, according to the National Institutes of Health. — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

Medication can also be helpful, particularly serotonergic antidepressants. — Kavin Senapathy, SELF, 19 July 2018

Compass Pathways recently launched a Drug Discovery Center at Philadelphia’s University of Sciences, where lead researcher Jason Wallach claims to have already synthesized 100 new serotonergic compounds. — John Semley, The New Republic, 8 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

seroton(in) + -ergic

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

serotonergic

adjective

se·​ro·​to·​ner·​gic ˌsir-ə-tə-ˈnər-jik 

variants or serotoninergic

ˌsir-ə-ˌtō-nə-ˈnər-jik 

: liberating, activated by, or involving serotonin in the transmission of nerve impulses