Meaning of the word melatonin in English
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melatonin
US /mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn/
UK /mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn/
Noun
1.
a hormone that is naturally produced by the pineal gland in the brain and helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
Example:
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Many people take melatonin supplements to help with jet lag.
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The body's production of melatonin increases in the dark.
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