English · Word Candidate

hormone

/ˈhɔːməʊn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hormones · hormoning · hormoned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

Noun

Interfemale dominance may be facilitated by female sex hormones as well as adrenal testosterone...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A synthetic compound with the same activity.

Noun

Tumours of the adrenal cortex which secreted feminizing hormones […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To treat with hormones.

VerbRegister: colloquial

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “hormone” mean?

Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

Is “hormone” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.