hormone
/ˈhɔːməʊn//ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/
noun
- 1
Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
- 2
A synthetic compound with the same activity.
- 3
Any similar substance in plants.
verb
- 1
To treat with hormones.
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