Hormona (en. Hormone)

/oʊrˈmoʊ.nə/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substance secreted by glands, which has effects on cells and organs.

Hormones are fundamental for metabolism.

Las hormonas son fundamentales para el metabolismo.

Chemical messengers that regulate numerous biological functions.

Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.

La insulina es una hormona que regula el azúcar en la sangre.

Compounds that affect growth, development, and reproduction.

Sex hormones influence secondary characteristics.

Las hormonas sexuales influyen en las características secundarias.

From Greek ὁρμή, 'impulse'.

growth hormone

Hormone that stimulates body growth.

hormona del crecimiento

stress hormone

Hormone released in stress situations (such as cortisol).

hormona del estrés

sex hormones

Hormones that regulate reproductive functions.

hormonas sexuales

gland

Organ that produces and secretes hormones.

glándula

metabolism

Set of chemical reactions that occur in the body.

metabolismo

reproduction

Biological process by which new life is produced.

reproducción

Hormonal effect

She has a hormonal effect that makes her more sensitive.

Ella tiene un efecto hormonal que la hace más sensible.

Hormonal crisis

She is having a hormonal crisis due to the change of seasons.

Está teniendo una crisis hormonal por el cambio de estación.