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Meaning
Noun
●
In Physiology & Hormones:
Any
substance
produced
by one
tissue
and
conveyed
by the
bloodstream
to another to effect
physiological
activity.
●
In Pharmacology:
A
synthetic
compound
with the same activity.
●
In LGBT, Pharmacology, Hormones & Transgender:
A
synthetic
compound
with the same activity.
Sex
hormones
, as used in
hormone replacement therapy
for
transgender
or
intersex
people.
●
In Botany:
Any
similar
substance
in plants.
Verb
●
In Hormones:
To
treat
with hormones.
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Origin
hormone
English
ὁρμή
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ὁρμάω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ὁρμῶν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
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Oestrogen
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Androgen
Neurotransmitter
Cortisol
Progesterone
Serotonin
Insulin
Oxytocin
Enzyme
Androgens
Prolactin
Chemical
Gland
Dopamine
Receptor
Leptin
Glucagon
Melatonin
Epinephrine
Peptide
Secretion
Cytokine
Fsh
Endocrine
Drug
Steroid
Hgh
Aldosterone
Vitamin
Thyroid
Adh
Norepinephrine
Erythropoietin
Acth
Tsh
Ghrelin
Stimulant
Glucose
Protein
Gonadotropin
Estrogens
Vasopressin
Nutrient
Adrenaline
Endorphins
Gnrh
Medication
Substance
Neurotransmitters
Adrenal Cortex
Pituitary Gland
Glial Cell
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