| Term: | serotonergic neuron serotonin uptake |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | serotonergic neuron |
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| Synonyms: | 5-HT neuron, 5-hydroxytryptamine neuron, serotinergic neuron, serotinergic neurons |
| Definition: | A neuron that releases serotonin as a neurotransmitter. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009361] |
| Name: | serotonin uptake |
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| Synonyms: | 5-HT uptake, 5-hydroxytryptamine uptake, 5HT uptake, serotonin import |
| Definition: | The directed movement of serotonin into a cell, typically presynaptic neurons or glial cells. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051610] QuickGO AmiGO |