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Hormone

Verb / ˈhɔ:ˌrməʊn / Another word for hormone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

endocrine internalsecretion secretion bioregulator neurohormone pheromone adrenalin estrogen testosterone insulin thyroxine melatonin serotonin dopamine prostaglandin cortisol progesterone

Synonyms by register

Formal

messenger chemical mediator biochemical signal

Literary

elixir essence

Antonyms

toxin poison inhibitor suppressant antagonist

Common collocations

  • hormone therapy
  • growth hormone
  • sex hormone
  • stress hormone
  • hormone imbalance
  • hormone levels
  • hormone replacement

Word family

noun hormone
adjective hormonal

Usage note

Hormone is a scientific term. Avoid using informal synonyms unless in a very casual context. Ensure correct spelling as 'hormone' is often misspelled.

Example sentences

  1. Hormones help your body grow and develop.
  2. When you're a teenager, your hormones can make you feel emotional.
  3. Some people take hormone replacement therapy to help with menopause symptoms.
  4. Too much or too little of certain hormones can cause health problems.
  5. Your thyroid gland produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism.

Quotes

  • Hormones are the messengers of the endocrine system, carrying signals that tell your body what to do.
  • Hormones are like little chemical messengers that tell different parts of your body how to behave.
  • Hormones dictate how we feel and what we do.

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