Hormone: meaning, definitions and examples

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hormone

 

[ หˆhษ”หrmoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological function

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands in the body. They regulate various physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and mood. Hormones travel through the bloodstream to target organs or tissues, where they exert their effects. Each hormone has specific functions and effects, contributing significantly to homeostasis in the body. Imbalances in hormone levels can lead to various health issues.

Synonyms

bioactive substance, chemical messenger, endocrine secretion

Examples of usage

  • Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
  • The hormone estrogen is crucial for female reproductive health.
  • Stress can trigger the release of adrenaline, a hormone that prepares the body for fight or flight.
  • Thyroid hormones play a vital role in metabolism regulation.

Translations

Translations of the word "hormone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hormรดnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hormon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hormon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hormon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒซใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hormone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hormona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hormon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๋ฅด๋ชฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑู…ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hormon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hormรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ€็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hormon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hormรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพั€ะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hormon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hormona

Etymology

The term 'hormone' originates from the Greek word 'hormลn', which means 'to set in motion'. It was first introduced into the scientific lexicon in the late 19th century, during a period of significant advancements in biology and medicine. The understanding of hormones emerged as researchers began to discover that certain substances released by glands in the body could produce effects on distant organs and tissues. The first hormone to be discovered was secretin, in 1902, which was identified by novel studies conducted by William Bayliss and Ernest Starling. The term has since evolved to encompass a wide range of bioactive molecules, contributing to a deeper understanding of physiological regulation and interactions within the human body. As science advanced, so did the understanding of hormones, leading to significant breakthroughs in medicine and treatment of hormonal disorders.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,817 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.