hor·mone (hôr m n )n. 1. a. A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity, such as growth or metabolism. b. A synthetic compound that acts like a hormone in the body. 2. Any of various similar substances found in plants and insects that regulate development. [From Greek horm n, present participle of horm n, to urge on, from horm , impulse; see er-1 in Indo-European roots.]hor·mon al (-mn l), hor·monic (-m n k) adj.hor·mon al·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | hormonal - of or relating to or caused by hormones; "hormonal changes" |
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