| chemical treatment by environment: serotonergic agonist |
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| Name: | chemical treatment by environment |
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| Definition: | Chemical treatment condition in which the chemical is introduced through the environment. For zebrafish this is the tank water. |
| Ontology: | Zebrafish Environment Condition Ontology [ZECO:0000238] |
| Name: | serotonergic agonist |
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| Synonyms: | 5-HT agonist, 5-hydroxytryptamine agonist, serotonergic agonists, serotonin agonist, serotonin agonists |
| Definition: | An agent that has an affinity for serotonin receptors and is able to mimic the effects of serotonin by stimulating the physiologic activity at the cell receptors. Serotonin agonists are used as antidepressants, anxiolytics, and in the treatment of migraine disorders. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:35941] ( EBI ) |