hormones
Hormones (noun) means plural of hormone; often used loosely to mean hormone treatment or hormonal changes. Example: “Her hormones were all over the place during pregnancy.”
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one hormone, or informally, hormone treatment/hormonal fluctuations.
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What does “hormones” mean?
The word “hormones” means plural of hormone; often used loosely to mean hormone treatment or hormonal changes. In plain terms, more than one hormone, or informally, hormone treatment/hormonal fluctuations.
How do you use “hormones” in a sentence?
Here is “hormones” used in a sentence: “Her hormones were all over the place during pregnancy.”
What part of speech is “hormones”?
“Hormones” is a noun.
Is “hormones” a common word?
“Hormones” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does it mean when someone says their 'hormones are raging'?
This informal phrase means someone is experiencing strong hormonal changes, often used to describe teenagers during puberty or people going through other hormonal shifts, and it's typically blamed for mood swings or intense emotions.
What is the difference between hormones and puberty?
Hormones are the chemical messengers in the body, while puberty is the life stage during which rising hormone levels trigger physical and emotional changes as a child develops into an adult.
Why are hormones linked to mood changes?
Hormones regulate many body functions, including brain chemistry, so shifts in hormone levels, such as during puberty, pregnancy, or menstrual cycles, can directly affect mood and emotions.
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