Hormone
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action. Hormones control many bodily functions including growth and metabolism.
“The doctor tested her hormone levels to diagnose the thyroid condition.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhɔːməʊn/
Syllables
hor·mone
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Synonyms
secretionchemical messengerendocrine
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Wordle
Contains three O's; H in first position with O-R pattern following
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the H provides moderate scoring potential
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