Hormone

/ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.

Hormones are involved in various physiological processes including growth, metabolism, and mood regulation.

The hormone cortisol is associated with stress response.

In plants, hormones regulate growth and development.

Auxins are a type of hormone that promote cell elongation in plants.

Hormones can also affect reproductive processes in both animals and humans.

Estrogen is a hormone that plays a crucial role in female reproductive health.

From Greek 'hormōn', meaning 'to set in motion, excite'.

hormonal imbalance

A condition where the hormone levels are too high or too low, leading to various health issues.

growth hormone

A hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

stress hormone

Hormones such as cortisol that are released in response to stress.

endocrine

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to specific signals, such as hormones.

metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, often regulated by hormones.

Hype

He’s on that workout hype - must be all the hormones he's taking.

Roid rage

After he started taking steroids, his temperament changed; they call that roid rage.