hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal therapy

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

moody hormonal teenagers

hormonally

hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of hormonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Depending on the patient’s situation, choices may include newer hormonal therapies, chemotherapy, radioligand therapies, targeted treatments or clinical trials. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026

Finasteride works by reducing DHT, which slows the progression of hair loss at the hormonal level. —Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Large randomized trials testing specific food protocols don’t yet exist, but the hormonal physiology underlying the general framework is well documented. —Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

These recommendations are extrapolated from general nutrition science and hormonal physiology, not rigorous phase-specific trials. —Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hormonal

• atonal
• coronal
• umbonal
• veronal
• clonal
• sonal
• tonal
• zonal
• embryonal
• monoclonal
• polyclonal

Kids Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones

Medical Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal disorders

hormonal contraceptive methods

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

hormonal teenagers

hormonally

-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

hormonally active