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MELATONIN
melatonin
(noun) hormone secreted by the pineal gland
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
melatonin (usually uncountable, plural melatonins)
A hormone, related to serotonin, that is secreted by the pineal gland, and stimulates colour change in the skin of reptiles, and is involved in the sleep/wake and reproductive cycles in mammals
Any material similar in its chemistry and effect to the natural hormone.
Source: Wiktionary
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