hormone

noun
UK: /ˈhɔː.məʊn/
US: /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/

  1. A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

    1. Hormone levels change during puberty.
    2. This hormone therapy helps to regulate her thyroid function.

  2. A substance similar to a natural hormone that affects the way the body develops or functions.

    1. The drug acts like a hormone in the body.
    2. The athlete was accused of using synthetic hormones to improve performance.

Synonyms

regulator stimulant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hormone" in English means: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs., A substance similar to a natural hormone that affects the way the body develops or functions..

The phonetic transcription of "hormone" is /ˈhɔː.məʊn/ in British English and /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hormone": regulator, stimulant.

Example usage of "hormone": "Hormone levels change during puberty.". More examples on the page.