Term Name: | serotonin secretion |
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Synonyms: | 5-HT secretion, 5-hydroxytryptamine secretion, serotonin release |
Definition: | The regulated release of serotonin by a cell. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) is a monoamine synthesized in serotonergic neurons in the central nervous system, enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract and some immune system cells. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0001820] QuickGO AmiGO |