Plural of hormone
regular plural
The plural of hormone is hormones.
Forms of hormone
| Singular | hormone /ˈhɔːməʊn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | hormones /ˈhɔːɹ.məʊnz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Hormones in a sentence
- I'm going to be going to slightly higher doses of hormones soon.
- If the doctor gives the OK, I should be able to start hormones by the end of the month.From the entry hormones
- That is because sleep affects two appetite-controlling hormones, leptin and ghrelin.2022 February 26, Ruth Alexander, “The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep”, in BBC News, BBC, retrieved 27 Feb…. From the entry leptin
- The ways hormones show up in bodies can vary greatly, no matter what SAAB you're rocking.2020, Stuart Getty, edited by Hannah Elnan, How to They/Them, →ISBN, page 63. From the entry Saab
- His heartbeat increased in intensity, his hormones went through the roof, and his mind became woozy.2014, Kwame Owusu-Baafi, Through the Eyes of the Spirit, page 136. From the entry through the roof
Meaning of hormone
- noun Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
- noun A synthetic compound with the same activity.
- noun Sex hormones, as used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender or intersex people.
Questions about the plural of hormone
- What is the plural of hormone?
- The plural of hormone is hormones.
- Is hormone countable?
- Hormone is a countable noun.
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