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brain hormone  
n.  Any of various hormones produced in the hypothalamic region of the brain, especially those acting on the pituitary gland to release other hormones.
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Main Entry: brain hormone
Function: noun
: any of various hormones (as serotonin and melatonin) produced in or acting on the vertebrate brain or central nervous system—not usually used technically
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brain hormone n.
Any of various hormones produced in the hypothalamic region of the brain, especially those acting on the pituitary gland to release other hormones.

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