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melatonin Definition


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melatonin
noun
    1. physiol.
      In vertebrates: a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that is involved in the control of certain daily and seasonal changes, and changes in pigmentation.
Etymology: 1950s: modelled on serotonin, from Greek melas black.



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