Hormone

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounAny substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

2.NounA synthetic compound with the same activity. Sex hormones, as used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender or intersex people.

"I'm going to be going to slightly higher doses of hormones soon."

3.NounSex hormones, as used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender or intersex people.

"I'm going to be going to slightly higher doses of hormones soon."

4.NounAny similar substance in plants.

5.VerbTo treat with hormones.

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