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hormone

The correct spelling is hormone.

How to pronounce hormone

/ˈhɔːməʊn/
noun

IPA: /ˈhɔːməʊn/

Say it like: Hor-mon-e

The correct spelling is hormone. Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
  2. 2.A synthetic compound with the same activity.
  3. 3.Any similar substance in plants.

verb

  1. 1.To treat with hormones.

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