hormone

🇬🇧 UK/'hɒ:mәun/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

n.

A chemical substance produced by the body and carried in the blood to regulate the activity of specific organs or tissues

激素，荷尔蒙

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

hormonroot

+

esuffix

=hormone

Common Collocations

1.stress hormone应激激素
2.growth hormone生长激素

Example Sentences

1.
The body releases hormones that regulate growth and mood.

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