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hormone

/ˈhɔːməʊn/

/ˈhɔrmoʊn/

Translations

hormonenoun

hormones

/ˈhɔːməʊn/

/ˈhɔrmoʊn/

The doctor explained how the hormone affects the body.

Доктор объяснил, как гормон влияет на организм.

Synonyms

chemical messenger

endocrine substance

signal molecule

hormoneadjective

/ˈhɔː.məʊn/

/ˈhɔr.moʊn/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "hormone therapy".

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.