noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Hormone replacement therapy. plural, plural-only

   "If the doctor gives the OK, I should be able to start hormones by the end of the month."

2. 2
   plural of hormone form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms

adjuvantadrenosteroneallen-doisy hormoneandrogenandrosteroneautacoid

Example

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"It has been shown that there is a relation between various neurotransmitters and hormones and aggressive behavior."

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