noun Download 🔗Share Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity. Examples : "During puberty, teenagers experience many physical and emotional changes because their bodies are producing more hormones. " physiology medicine body biochemistry biology science organ substance function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A synthetic compound with the same activity. Examples : "Because her body wasn't producing enough estrogen, the doctor prescribed hormones to help ease her menopause symptoms. " medicine physiology biochemistry biology body sex compound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any similar substance in plants. Examples : "Gardeners sometimes use plant hormones to help cuttings grow new roots. " plant biology biochemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading