hormone
//ˈhɔːr.moʊn//
Noun
hormoneSingular
hormonesPlural
1
A chemical substance produced in the body by glands that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
Hormones play an important role in regulating body growth.
2
A synthetic substance used in medicine or agriculture that has similar effects to natural hormones.
Some farmers use hormones to increase milk production in cows.