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hormone

UK
/ˈhɔːməʊn/
US
/ˈhɔrmoʊn/

Translations

hormonenoun
hormones
pl
UK
/ˈhɔːməʊn/
US
/ˈhɔrmoʊn/
Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.
L’insuline est une hormone qui aide à réguler le taux de sucre dans le sang.
Additional translations
hormoneEn médecine, pour une substance synthétique à effet hormonal.
Synonyms
chemical messenger
endocrine substance
biochemical
signal molecule
hormoneadjective
UK
/ˈhɔː.məʊn/
US
/ˈhɔr.moʊn/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "hormone therapy".
Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate menopausal symptoms.
La thérapie hormonale substitutive peut atténuer les symptômes de la ménopause.

Definitions

hormonenoun
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.
A synthetic substance that acts like a hormone in the body.
The doctor prescribed a hormone to help manage her symptoms.
hormoneadjective
Relating to or involving hormones.
Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate menopausal symptoms.
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