hormone
Translation
hormone
Examples
Adrenaline is a stress hormone.
Adrenaline is a stress hormone.
Hormone levels can affect your mood.
Hormone levels can affect your mood.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hormone Adrenaline is a stress hormone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endocrine secretion
Etymology
From Greek 'horman', meaning 'to set in motion' or 'to urge on', as hormones stimulate cells into action.
Memory Tips
Think of hormones as being responsible for the 'harmony' of your body's functions. When they are out of balance, there is no harmony.