Hormona

hormonenoun

Alternative meanings

A chemical substance produced by the body that helps regulate functions such as growth, metabolism, mood, sleep, stress, reproduction, and other bodily processes.

Pronunciation

hor-MOH-nah

Root and affixes

Scientific/medical loanword from hormone. Related to the endocrine system and chemical signals in the body.

Variants or conjugations

hormone; hormones; hormona

Related words and expressions

body; health; chemical; metabolism; growth; reproduction

Meaning and usage notes

Used in medical, scientific, and educational contexts. For several hormones, mga hormone or mga hormona may be used depending on context.