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{{Definitions | {{Definitions | ||
|Term=melatonin | |Term=melatonin | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=melatonin - {{Pronunciation}} (MEH-luh-TOH-nin) A hormone produced by the pineal gland (tiny organ near the center of the brain). Melatonin helps control the body's sleep cycle and is an antioxidant. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 10:58, 12 January 2023
| Melatonin | |
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| Term | Melatonin |
| Short definition | melatonin - (pronounced) (MEH-luh-TOH-nin) A hormone produced by the pineal gland (tiny organ near the center of the brain). Melatonin helps control the body's sleep cycle and is an antioxidant. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
melatonin - (pronounced) (MEH-luh-TOH-nin) A hormone produced by the pineal gland (tiny organ near the center of the brain). Melatonin helps control the body's sleep cycle and is an antioxidant. It is also made in the lab and sold as a supplement
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- Wikipedia's article - Melatonin
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