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Meaning of "melatonin" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MELATONIN

Probably from mela(nocyte) + (sero)tonin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MELATONIN

melatonin  [ˌmɛləˈtəʊnɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MELATONIN

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Melatonin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MELATONIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

melatonin

Melatonin

Melatonin i/ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/, also known chemically as N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is a hormone found in animals, plants, and microbes. In animals, circulating levels of melatonin vary in a daily cycle, thereby allowing the entrainment of the circadian rhythms of several biological functions. Many biological effects of melatonin are produced through activation of melatonin receptors, while others are due to its role as a pervasive and powerful antioxidant, with a particular role in the protection of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA. The full effects of long-term exogenous supplementation in humans have not yet been ascertained. Melatonin is categorized by the US Food and Drug Administration as a dietary supplement and is not regulated as a pharmaceutical drug. A prescription-only, timed release melatonin product for people aged 55 and over was approved for use by the European Medicines Agency in 2007, despite having shown only small effects, and in Australia in 2009.

Definition of melatonin in the English dictionary

The definition of melatonin in the dictionary is the hormone-like secretion of the pineal gland, causing skin colour changes in some animals and thought to be involved in reproductive function.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MELATONIN


adenine
ˈædənɪn
agglutinin
əˈɡluːtɪnɪn
artemisinin
ˌɑːtɪˈmɪzɪnɪn
bradykinin
ˌbrædɪˈkaɪnɪn
calcitonin
ˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn
cholecystokinin
ˌkɒlɪˌsɪstəˈkaɪnɪn
conin
ˈkəʊnɪn
Cronin
ˈkrəʊnɪn
digitonin
ˌdɪdʒɪˈtəʊnɪn
feminine
ˈfɛmɪnɪn
hemagglutinin
ˌhiːməˈɡluːtɪnɪn
Lenin
ˈlɛnɪn
lignin
ˈlɪɡnɪn
linen
ˈlɪnɪn
melanin
ˈmɛlənɪn
ronin
ˈrəʊnɪn
run-in
ˈrʌnɪn
serotonin
ˌsɛrəˈtəʊnɪn
tannin
ˈtænɪn
thyrocalcitonin
ˌθaɪrəʊˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MELATONIN

melanocyte
melanogeneses
melanogenesis
melanoid
melanoma
melanomata
melanophore
melanosis
melanosity
melanosome
melanotic
melanotropin
melanous
melanterite
melanuria
melanuric
melaphyre
melastomaceous
melastome

WORDS THAT END LIKE MELATONIN

alanin
anthocyanin
Bakunin
Benin
cytokinin
Esenin
hemocyanin
hennin
Kalinin
kinin
laminin
linin
meconin
opsonin
santonin
saponin
syntonin
thionin
troponin
venin

Synonyms and antonyms of melatonin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «melatonin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MELATONIN

Find out the translation of melatonin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of melatonin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «melatonin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

褪黑激素
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

melatonina
570 millions of speakers

English

melatonin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेलाटोनिन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الميلاتونين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мелатонин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

melatonina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

melatonin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mélatonine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Melatonin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Melatonin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メラトニン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멜라토닌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Melatonin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

melatonin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெலடோனின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेलाटोनिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

melatonin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

melatonina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

melatonina
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мелатонін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

melatonina
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

μελατονίνης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

melatonien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

melatonin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

melatonin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of melatonin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MELATONIN»

The term «melatonin» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.464 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MELATONIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about melatonin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MELATONIN»

Discover the use of melatonin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to melatonin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Melatonin: From Molecules to Therapy
This book presents a full spectrum of research on melatonin and is destined to become an essential reference for anyone interested in melatonin.
S. R. Pandi-Perumal, Daniel P. Cardinali, 2007
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Melatonin: Your Body's Natural Wonder Drug
In this book he reveals what he and other scientists around the world have only recently discovered about melatonin's remarkable potential to increase immune response dramatically; greatly improve existing treatments for cancer and AIDS; ...
Russel J. Reiter, Jo Robinson, 1995
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Melatonin: Present and Future
This important book presents a full spectrum of research on melatonin and is destined to become an essential reference for anyone interested in melatonin.
Isaac Túnez, 2007
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Melatonin: Biosynthesis, Physiological Effects, and Clinical ...
The book will be an important reference for neurobiologists, cell biologists, ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, neuroendocrinologists, reproductive biologists, psychiatrists, and other researchers and clinicians interested in melatonin.
Hing-Sing Yu, Russel J. Reiter, 1992
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The Melatonin Miracle: Nature's Age-Reversing, ...
Describes the effects and health benefits of this naturally produced hormone, and predicts its future impact.
Walter Pierpaoli, William Regelson, Carol Colman, 1996
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Melatonin
Reveals how this hormone may have a major impact in the management of sleep disorders, jet lag, and even the ageing process.
Walji Hasnain, Hasnain Walji, 1995
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Melatonin and the Mammalian Pineal Gland
This book should appeal to a broad range of scientists - anybody wishing to learn about this mysterious organ and its role, and should be of interest to students and postgraduates with an interest in animal behaviour, physiology and ...
J. Arendt, 1995
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Melatonin: Nature's Sleeping Pill
An authority on melatonin distinguishes the facts from the hype concerning the natural hormone, discussing its safety and its possible benefits--including boosting one's immune system and mood, and relieving insomnia.
Ray Sahelian, 1996
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Melatonin in the Promotion of Health, Second Edition
This volume demonstrates that continued studies of this molecule raise the exciting prospect of providing new avenues of treating numerous diseases more effectively and with less side-effects than those found in conventional treatment ...
Ronald Ross Watson, 2011
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Melatonin after Four Decades: An Assessment of Its Potential
This book documents the diverse research contributions of most of the major laboratories in the field of melatonin research, as presented in a special conference to mark the 40 year anniversary of the isolation and chemical identification ...
James Olcese, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MELATONIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term melatonin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Stop your gadgets from keeping you awake at night - CNET
Without melatonin, we stay awake and alert, keeping us up later than intended. If you really want to get deep on this topic, read up on retinal ... «CNET, Jul 15»
2
Bright-Light Therapy in Dementia - Medscape
Changes in the brain's circadian pacemaker, located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, may be stimulated by environmental light and melatonin. «Medscape, Jul 15»
3
Night shifts 'linked to increased breast cancer risk' - Health News …
all mice were melatonin deficient; neither group was exposed to sunlight; there was no vitamin D difference between groups. The only other ... «NHS Choices, Jul 15»
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DNP Accusations Lead To EU Withdrawal Of Schwarzenegger …
The product ingredients include melatonin, gamma-aminobutyric acid, L-glutamine, fenugreek, Mucuna prurlens, and branched chain amino ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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Field studies: science at Latitude festival 2015 … - The Guardian
... providing any observant teen in the crowd with an excuse for being unable to wake up in the mornings – namely changing melatonin levels. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Doctor says power nap can improve cognitive faculties - KVOA.com
Darken the room: Darkness causes your body to produce melatonin, which helps you fall asleep. If you can't darken the room, put on a sleep mask or even ... «KVOA Tucson News, Jul 15»
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What You Need to Know About Hypertension - Newsmax.com
These people can benefit from taking small doses of melatonin before bed, which will result in dipping. Nighttime blood pressure levels are ... «Newsmax, Jul 15»
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10 Seasonal Farmer's Market Ingredients to Look Out for This …
Cherries are also a natural source of melatonin in the body and can help you sleep better at night. Try them in these yummy Cherry Nut Bars or ... «One Green Planet, Jul 15»
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Nutribullet Recipes : 5 Quick and Tasty Smoothies To Try At Home …
DescriptionBanana contains melatonin and serotonin, which both help you sleep soundly, and contains magnesium as well, a known muscle ... «LOOK, Jul 15»
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How to make milk more delicious as well as healthy - DailyO
... you sleep (it contains amino acid tryptophan, which helps in the production of the sleep inducing brain chemicals, serotonin and melatonin), ... «DailyO, Jul 15»

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