Meaning of the word hormones in English

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hormones

US /ˈhɔːr.moʊnz/
UK /ˈhɔː.məʊnz/

Plural Noun

regulatory substances produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action

Example:
The body produces various hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.
Stress can affect the balance of your hormones.