hormone
nounfemininetécnico/ɔɾˈmɔnɐ/medium
hor·mo·na
Definition
Chemical substance secreted by endocrine glands that acts as a messenger regulating specific functions in the body.
Insulin is a hormone essential for glucose metabolism.
Hormonal changes are common during adolescence.
Common collocations
growth hormonehormone imbalancehormone therapysex hormone
Etymology
Do grego 'hormōn' (que excita, que põe em movimento).