hormone
/ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/
noun
- A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
- During puberty, the body releases hormones that cause physical changes.
- Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.
- Stress can affect the balance of hormones in your body.
- A similar substance produced artificially and used as a medicine or treatment.
- The doctor prescribed a hormone to help with her thyroid condition.
- Some athletes misuse growth hormone to improve performance.
- Hormone therapy can reduce symptoms of menopause.