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hormone

/ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/

Meanings
noun
Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

Examples :

"The hormone adrenaline was released into her bloodstream, causing her heart to race as she prepared for the big presentation. "
physiology medicine biology biochemistry body organ substance

Related Words

Illustration stimulated

stimulated verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's enthusiastic lesson stimulated the students' interest in science. "

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

Illustration physiological

physiological adjective

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of, or relating to physiology.

"The athlete's physiological responses to the intense workout were carefully monitored by the coach. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration activity

activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

Illustration conveyed

conveyed verb

/kənˈveɪd/

To move (something) from one place to another.

"Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe."

Illustration bloodstream

bloodstream noun

/ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/

The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

"The medicine entered her bloodstream quickly and started to reduce her fever. "

Illustration adrenaline

adrenaline noun

/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/

Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

"My heart pounded with adrenaline as I prepared for the big presentation at work. "

Illustration synthetic

synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "

Illustration menstrual

menstrual adjective

/ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/

Of or relating to the menses.

"The doctor explained that the regular menstrual cycle is important for women's health. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

Illustration researchers

researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "