Meaning of the word hormone in English

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hormone

US /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/
UK /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
Growth hormones play a crucial role in development.
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