Definitions

1. noun

A type of compound that acts as an agonist for the serotonin receptor 3, which is associated with the effects of certain psychedelic drugs, and is used in research.

“The neuroscientist studied the effects of anisamide on the brain’s serotonin receptors.”

2. noun

A term used to describe a compound that is structurally similar to a serotonin receptor agonist or antagonist and is used in research to investigate the action of such compounds on the serotonin system.

“Anisamide is a useful compound for studying the effects of serotonin receptor agonists and antagonists.”