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melatonin
This term refers to a specific biochemical agent that acts as a biological signal for darkness. It carries a clinical and scientific connotation, evoking the internal chemistry of the brain and the rhythmic nature of circadian biology.
In common parlance, the word often shifts from describing a natural hormone to referring to a commercial supplement. When used in a medical or wellness context, it implies a targeted intervention for sleep disorders rather than a general sedative, focusing on the synchronization of the body's internal clock.
Meanings
Examples
Is this melatonin?
Is this melatonin?
The doctor suggested melatonin for my insomnia.
Blue light from phones suppresses melatonin production.
Blue light from phones suppresses melatonin production.
The pineal gland secretes melatonin in response to darkness.
Chronic melatonin deficiency can disrupt circadian rhythms.
Chronic melatonin deficiency can disrupt circadian rhythms.