Dictionary Entry
hormone
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/hor-mohn/A chemical messenger produced by glands that travels through the bloodstream to affect other tissues and organs, regulating growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
In a Sentence
“The doctor explained that a hormone imbalance could be causing the patient's symptoms.”
Origin
From Greek 'hormaein', meaning 'to set in motion'.
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