satiety

(noun)

The state of being pleasantly satisfied or full, as with food.

Related Terms

Examples of satiety in the following topics:

  • The Endocrine System and Hunger

    • In the 1940s, the "dual-center" model, which divided the hypothalamus into hunger (lateral hypothalamus) and satiety (ventromedial hypothalamus) centers, was popular.
    • The short-term regulation of hunger deals with appetite and satiety.