Hormone

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrˌmoʊn/

Definitions of hormone

noun a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action

Example Sentences

A1 Hormones are chemicals produced by the body that regulate various functions.

A2 Some hormones control growth and development in humans and animals.

B1 An imbalance in hormones can lead to health problems such as thyroid disorders.

B2 Hormone replacement therapy is sometimes used to alleviate symptoms of menopause.

C1 Endocrinologists specialize in the study and treatment of hormone-related disorders.

C2 The pituitary gland secretes hormones that regulate other glands in the body.

Examples of hormone in a Sentence

formal The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

informal I heard that hormones can affect your mood.

slang My hormones are all over the place today.

figurative His love for her was like a hormone, uncontrollably influencing his emotions.

Grammatical Forms of hormone

• plural: hormones
• comparative: more hormone
• superlative: most hormone
• present tense: hormones
• future tense: will hormone
• perfect tense: have hormoned
• continuous tense: is hormoning
• singular: hormone
• positive degree: hormone
• infinitive: to hormone
• gerund: hormoning
• participle: hormoned

Origin and Evolution of hormone

First Known Use: 1905 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hormone' originated from the Greek word 'hormon', meaning 'to excite' or 'to set in motion'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of endocrinology to describe chemical messengers produced by glands, the term 'hormone' has evolved to encompass a broader range of signaling molecules in various biological processes.