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melatonin

/ˌmel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn/

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noun

/ˌmel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn/C1formalscientific
  • ruГормон, вырабатываемый шишковидной железой, который регулирует циклы сна и бодрствования, а также циркадные ритмы.

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.

uncountable

  1. Sleep hormoneB2formalmedical

    A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

    ruГормон сна

    • Melatonin levels naturally rise in the evening to promote sleep.
    • Some people take melatonin supplements to help with jet lag.
    • Exposure to bright light at night can suppress melatonin production.
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