hormone

UK
/ˈhɔːməʊn/
US
/ˈhɔrmoʊn/
hormonenoun
hormones
pl
UK
/ˈhɔːməʊn/
US
/ˈhɔrmoʊn/
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
hormoneEn médecine, pour une substance synthétique à effet hormonal.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
chemical messenger
endocrine substance
signal molecule
hormoneadjective
UK
/ˈhɔː.məʊn/
US
/ˈhɔr.moʊn/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "hormone therapy".
Traductions
Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate menopausal symptoms.
La thérapie hormonale substitutive peut atténuer les symptômes de la ménopause.
Définitions
Relating to or involving hormones.
Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate menopausal symptoms.