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Pharmacologic Substance
serotonin agonist
ser·o·to·nin ag·o·nist
Subclass of:
Serotonin Agents
Definitions related to serotonin agonists:
  • Any agent that binds to and activates serotonin receptors.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (serotonin receptor agonists) Endogenous compounds and drugs that bind to and activate SEROTONIN RECEPTORS. Many serotonin receptor agonists are used as ANTIDEPRESSANTS; ANXIOLYTICS; and in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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