Satiation
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Satiation
Satiation (pronunciation: /satiˈāSH(ə)n/) is a term used in Medicine and Psychology to describe the feeling of fullness and loss of appetite that occurs after eating. It is a complex process involving a variety of Neurological and Hormonal responses.
Etymology
The term 'Satiation' is derived from the Latin word 'satiare', which means 'to satisfy'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Satiety: This is a state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more. It is often used interchangeably with satiation, but there are subtle differences between the two.
- Hunger: This is the sensation of desiring food. It is the opposite of satiation.
- Appetite: This is the desire to eat food, felt as hunger. Appetite exists in all higher life-forms, and serves to regulate adequate energy intake to maintain metabolic needs.
- Leptin: This is a hormone that inhibits hunger and thus induces satiation. It is opposed by the actions of the hormone ghrelin, the "hunger hormone".
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Satiation
- Wikipedia's article - Satiation
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