HealthSeptember 4, 2026
ghrelin
GRELL-in
Definition
A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and increases food intake.
Etymology
The name is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root 'ghre-', meaning to grow, combined with the suffix '-lin' which is commonly used to denote hormones.
In the news
The article references ghrelin as a hunger-related hormone that can be temporarily reduced by exercise, illustrating why working out doesn't always lead to overeating.
Does exercise really make you hungrier? Here’s what the science says
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