Melatonin

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Melatonin
TermMelatonin
Short definitionmelatonin - (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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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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