hormonal

/hɔrˈmoʊnəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or caused by hormones, the chemical messengers in the body.
    • Hormonal birth control can help regulate a woman's menstrual cycle.
    • The doctor explained that her acne was due to a hormonal imbalance.
    • Teenagers often experience hormonal changes that affect their mood.
  2. Influenced by or showing strong emotions that are thought to be caused by hormones.
    • He apologized for his hormonal outburst after a stressful week.
    • She felt hormonal and cried during the sad movie for no clear reason.
    • Pregnancy can make a person feel more hormonal than usual.
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