hormone
Translation
hormone
Examples
Adrenaline is a stress hormone.
Adrenaline is a stress hormone.
The doctor checked her hormone levels.
The doctor checked her hormone levels.
Grammar Patterns
hormone (noun) a chemical substance produced in the body Adrenaline is a stress hormone.
Similar Words
chemical messenger, neurotransmitter
Etymology
From Greek 'horman', meaning 'to set in motion, impel, urge on', because it stimulates organs into action.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'horn' 'moaning' to get things moving in your body. It's a chemical that urges your body to do something.