| Term Name: | serotonin biosynthetic process |
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| Synonyms: | serotonin anabolism, serotonin biosynthesis, serotonin formation, serotonin synthesis |
| Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems, also having hormonal properties. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042427] QuickGO AmiGO |