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hormone
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɔɾˈmɔnɐ/hor·mo·na
Definition
1Chemical 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