hormone

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

chemical secreted in small amounts from endocrine glands that passes in the bloodstream to another tissue or organ where it alters the function or structure of that organ

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: plural: hormones

Example sentences with this word:

Hormones coordinate the growth and activities of living things.

It is equally apparent today when many people go to considerable lengths to maintain the appearance of youthfulness by the use of vitamins, beauty preparations of all descriptions, hormone treatment, plastic surgery and much else besides.

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PCAT,

MCAT

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