hormone — a chemical substance produced by the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a chemical substance produced by the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/
Korean meaning: 특정 세포나 기관의 활동을 조절하고 통제하는 체내에서 생성되는 화학물질, 호르몬
Korean pronunciation: **호**어몬
Example Sentences
- My teenager's hormones are making him eat everything in the refrigerator like a hungry bear.
- The doctor explained how insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
- She blamed her sudden craving for pickles and ice cream on pregnancy hormones.
hormone
NOUN//ˈhɔːrmoʊn//
a chemical substance produced by the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
A hormone messenger activates cells and organs throughout the body
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The hormone is born to control and worn through time, glowing each morn like golden corn—a messenger of life's symphony
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Origin
From Greek 'hormao' meaning 'to set in motion' or 'to urge on'. The term was coined in the early 20th century to describe chemical messengers in the body that activate and regulate physiological processes.
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“My teenager's hormones are making him eat everything in the refrigerator like a hungry bear.”
“The doctor explained how insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.”
“She blamed her sudden craving for pickles and ice cream on pregnancy hormones.”
“Athletes are tested for artificial growth hormones to ensure fair competition.”
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