English

hormone

ˈhɔrˌmoʊn, ˈhɔːr.moʊn, ˈhɔːməʊn, ˈhɔːɹmoʊn
Meaning: a chemical substance in the body that controls growth, development, etc.
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈhɔːr.moʊn, ˈhɔːməʊn, ˈhɔːɹmoʊn

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Example sentences

Stress can affect your hormone levels.
Stress can affect your hormone levels.
The endocrine system regulates various bodily functions through hormones.
The endocrine system regulates various bodily functions through hormones.

Usage Notes

Hormones are regulatory substances produced in organisms and transported in tissue fluids such as blood.

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