ghrelin
US /ˈɡrel.ɪn/
UK /ˈɡrel.ɪn/
名词
饥饿素, 格林素
a hormone produced mainly by the stomach that increases appetite and stimulates the release of growth hormone
示例:
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When your stomach is empty, it releases ghrelin to signal your brain that you are hungry.
当你的胃排空时，它会释放饥饿素，向大脑发出饥饿信号。
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Lack of sleep can lead to higher levels of ghrelin, making you feel hungrier during the day.
睡眠不足会导致饥饿素水平升高，让你在白天感到更饿。