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hormone

Pronunciation: [ˈhɔrmoʊn]

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Learn how to use hormone in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a special chemical made by our bodies that helps control how we grow and feel. Hormones tell your body to do different things, like when to be hungry or when to be happy.

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When I exercise, my body releases hormones that make me feel happy.

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If my hormones are out of balance, I might feel tired or sad.

Example

Can you explain how hormones affect our mood?

Context: “health”

(noun) a substance in the body that helps manage functions like growth, metabolism, and mood. Hormones help your body do everything it needs to stay healthy.

Example

Doctors check hormones to make sure everything is working well in our bodies.

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If your hormones are not working right, it might lead to health issues.

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What happens if someone has too much or too little of certain hormones?

How to pronounce hormone

Pronunciation: [ˈhɔrmoʊn]

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