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Definitions for Hormones
[1] Biochemistry . any of various internally secreted compounds, as insulin or thyroxine, formed in endocrine glands, that affect the functions of specifically receptive organs or tissues when transported to them by the body fluids.
[2] Pharmacology . a synthetic substance used in medicine to act like such a compound when introduced into the body.
[3] Botany . Also called phytohormone. any of various plant compounds, as auxin or gibberellin, that control growth and differentiation of plant tissue.
[4] a chemical substance produced in an endocrine gland and transported in the blood to a certain tissue, on which it exerts a specific effect
[5] an organic compound produced by a plant that is essential for growth
[6] any synthetic substance having the same effects
Words related to Hormones
hormonepill, condom, diaphragm, sponge, shield, prophylactic, armor, foam, jelly, rubber, safety, coil, ring, preventative, loop, IUD
Words nearby Hormones
hormonehorme, hormic theory, hormigueros, hormisdas, hormogonium, hormone, hormone replacement therapy, hormones, hormonogenesis, hormonopoiesis, hormuz
Origin of Hormones
1900–05; < Greek hormôn (present participle of hormân to set in motion, excite, stimulate), equivalent to horm(ḗ ) horme + -ōn present participle suffix, with ending assimilated to -one
Other words from Hormones
hor·mo·nal , hor·mon·ic [hawr-mon -ik, -moh -nik] /hɔrˈmɒn ɪk, -ˈmoʊ nɪk/ , adjective
hor•mon′ al (-mō′ nəl ) adj.
Word origin for Hormones
C20: from Greek hormōn, from horman to stir up, urge on, from hormē impulse, assault
Synonyms for Hormones
condom, diaphragm, pill, IUD, armor, coil, foam, jelly, loop, preventative, prophylactic, ring, rubber, safety, shield, sponge, barrier method, intrauterine device, planned parenthood, preventive medicine, rhythm method, spermicidal cream, vaginal suppository