CEFR B2

hormone

noun

Meaning

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls or regulates specific bodily functions, such as growth or metabolism.

Examples

The doctor explained that a lack of this particular hormone could be causing the patient's fatigue.
Estrogen is a key hormone involved in the development of female reproductive tissues.

Synonyms: chemical messenger, endocrine

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hormone (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/

Definition

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls or regulates specific bodily functions, such as growth or metabolism.

Examples

The doctor explained that a lack of this particular hormone could be causing the patient's fatigue.
Estrogen is a key hormone involved in the development of female reproductive tissues.

How to Use hormone

hormone imbalance (collocation): A condition where there is too much or too little of one or more hormones. — "A hormone imbalance can cause a variety of symptoms."
hormone levels (collocation): The amount of a particular hormone present in the body. — "Blood tests were done to measure his hormone levels."

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