Hormones

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrˌmoʊn/

Hormones (noun)

  1. A substance made by glands that controls activities in the body.
  2. A chemical in plants that affects growth and development.

Examples

  • The hormone regulates metabolism in the body.
  • Hormones can affect mood and energy levels.

Common collocations: hormone levels, release hormones, hormonal imbalance, plant hormones, hormone treatment

Synonyms of Hormones

Formal

Neutral