hormone
A chemical substance produced in the body that acts as a messenger, regulating the activity of specific cells or organs. These substances are secreted by endocrine glands and are crucial for processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood regulation.
Exemples
3 sur 5The doctor explained that my tiredness might be caused by a hormone imbalance.
The doctor explained that my tiredness might be caused by a hormone imbalance.
Recent clinical trials have analyzed the effects of synthetic growth hormone on bone density.
Recent clinical trials have analyzed the effects of synthetic growth hormone on bone density.
I think my hormones are just all over the place today, I can't stop crying!
I think my hormones are just all over the place today, I can't stop crying!
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Hormone' as a 'Home-Owner' who sends messages to different rooms (organs) of the house (the body) to make sure everything is running correctly.
Quiz rapide
Insulin is a vital ________ produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : hormone
Exemples
The doctor explained that my tiredness might be caused by a hormone imbalance.
everydayThe doctor explained that my tiredness might be caused by a hormone imbalance.
Recent clinical trials have analyzed the effects of synthetic growth hormone on bone density.
formalRecent clinical trials have analyzed the effects of synthetic growth hormone on bone density.
I think my hormones are just all over the place today, I can't stop crying!
informalI think my hormones are just all over the place today, I can't stop crying!
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex in response to physiological stress.
academicCortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex in response to physiological stress.
The company is seeking FDA approval for its new hormone replacement therapy patch.
businessThe company is seeking FDA approval for its new hormone replacement therapy patch.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
raging hormones
a phrase used to describe the intense emotional changes in teenagers
hormone surge
a sudden increase in the levels of a particular hormone
hormone-free
food or animal products produced without added hormones
Souvent confondu avec
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the blood to distant organs, while enzymes are catalysts that speed up reactions in specific locations.
Hormones act within the body that produces them, whereas pheromones are secreted externally to affect other individuals of the same species.
Notes d'usage
While 'hormone' is a noun, it is frequently used as a noun adjunct (like an adjective) in medical terminology, such as in 'hormone treatment' or 'hormone receptor'. When describing a person's mood or physical state related to these chemicals, the adjective 'hormonal' is more appropriate.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget that 'hormone' is a countable noun and should be used with an article or in the plural form. Additionally, avoid using 'hormone' as a direct adjective; use 'hormonal' for descriptions (e.g., 'a hormonal change' instead of 'a hormone change').
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Hormone' as a 'Home-Owner' who sends messages to different rooms (organs) of the house (the body) to make sure everything is running correctly.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Greek word 'hormon', which means 'setting in motion' or 'to urge on'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western societies, 'hormones' are often colloquially invoked to explain the mood swings or behavioral changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.
Quiz rapide
Insulin is a vital ________ produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : hormone
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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