Hormon

Definitions of Hormon
  1. noun
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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    Wachstumshormon
    a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
    Geschlechtshormon
    any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
    männliches Hormon
    male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
    weibliches Hormon
    a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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    Sekret
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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