hormone
3 synonyms for hormone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A chemical made by one part of the body and carried in the blood to affect another part.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
chemical messenger
endocrine substance
endocrine
How to use hormone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
growth hormone
stress hormone
hormone levels
hormone therapy
Etymology
Coined from Ancient Greek hormon, "setting in motion", the present participle of a verb meaning "to urge on".
Full origin of hormone →Frequently asked questions
What does “hormone” mean?
The word “hormone” means a chemical made by one part of the body and carried in the blood to affect another part. In plain terms, a chemical messenger produced in the body that travels through the blood to control how organs and cells behave.
How do you pronounce “hormone”?
“Hormone” is pronounced HAW-mohn (/ˈhoɹmoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “hormone” in a sentence?
Here is “hormone” used in a sentence: “Adrenaline is a hormone released when we feel stressed or scared.”
What part of speech is “hormone”?
“Hormone” is a noun.
Where does the word “hormone” come from?
The word “hormone” comes from Ancient Greek. Coined from Ancient Greek hormon, "setting in motion", the present participle of a verb meaning "to urge on".
Is “hormone” a common word?
“Hormone” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hormone” have?
“Hormone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a chemical made by one part of the body and carried in the blood to affect another part.
What is the difference between a hormone and an enzyme?
A hormone is a chemical made by one part of the body and carried in the blood to affect another part, while an enzyme is a protein that speeds up chemical reactions within cells. Hormones act as messengers, whereas enzymes act as catalysts.
What is the difference between a hormone and a neurotransmitter?
A hormone travels through the bloodstream to affect distant parts of the body, while a neurotransmitter carries signals across a tiny gap between nerve cells over a very short distance.
Can hormones be taken as medicine?
Yes. Synthetic versions of hormones are commonly used as medicine, for example in birth control, thyroid treatment, or hormone replacement therapy.
