hormone
US /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/
UK /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/
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Hormon
a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action
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Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
Insulin ist ein Hormon, das den Blutzucker reguliert.
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Growth hormones play a crucial role in development.
Wachstumshormone spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in der Entwicklung.