Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hormone
noun
/ˈhɔːrmoʊn/
Definition
Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological functions.
Examples
- Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.
- During puberty, various hormones cause physical changes in the body.
- The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism.
Meaning
A hormone is a substance produced by a gland in the body that is carried in the blood to organs and tissues, where it causes a specific effect.
Synonyms
- chemical messenger
- signal molecule
- biomolecule
