🧬hormone

noun
/ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example Sentences

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

Synonyms

chemical, secretion, enzyme, messenger

Antonyms

none, null

Collocations

growth hormone, sex hormone, hormone levels

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