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hormone

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɔɾˈmɔnɐ/hor·mo·na

Definition

1

Chemical substance secreted by endocrine glands that acts as a messenger regulating specific functions in the body.

Usage examples

“Insulin is a hormone essential for glucose metabolism.”
“Hormonal changes are common during adolescence.”

Common combinations

growth hormonehormone imbalancehormone therapysex hormone