hormones

UK
/ˈhɔːməʊnz/
US
/ˈhɔrmoʊnz/

Translations

hormonenoun

hormones

pl

hormones
pl
UK
/ˈhɔːməʊn/
US
/ˈhɔrmoʊn/
The doctor explained how the hormone affects the body.
Доктор объяснил, как гормон влияет на организм.
Synonyms
chemical messenger
endocrine substance
signal molecule

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.