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hormonal

/hɔːrˈmoʊnəl/
hor · mon · al
Adverb:hormonally
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• adjective

1

Relating to, produced by, or involving hormones or the endocrine system.

Example

"The patient underwent blood tests to check for a hormonal imbalance that might explain her chronic fatigue."

2

Experiencing or displaying heightened emotions, irritability, or mood swings attributed to fluctuations in hormone levels (used informally).

Example

"He apologized for his sudden outburst, explaining that he had been feeling exhausted and unusually hormonal all week."

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• Rhymes for hormonal

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horizon
horizontal
horizontally
hormonal
hormonally
hormone
horn

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'hormone' and the suffix '-al', with 'hormone' having been coined in 1905 by English physiologist Ernest Starling from the Ancient Greek 'hormon' (setting in motion, urging on).

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