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hormone

/ˈhɔː.məʊn/

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noun

/ˈhɔː.məʊn/B2formalmedical
  • ruХимическое вещество, вырабатываемое эндокринной железой, которое переносится через кровоток к тканям-мишеням, где оказывает специфическое регулирующее воздействие.

A chemical substance produced by an endocrine gland that is carried through the bloodstream to target tissues, where it exerts a specific regulatory effect.

  1. Chemical messengerB2formalmedical

    A chemical substance produced by an endocrine gland that travels through the bloodstream to target tissues, where it regulates specific physiological processes.

    ruХимический посредник

    • The thyroid gland releases hormones that control metabolism.
    • Hormones play a key role in growth and development.
    • Stress can disrupt the balance of hormones in the body.

    Synonymsinternal secretion

Forms
  • hormones plural form
  • hormones' possessive plural form
  • hormone's possessive singular form