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
Examples of hormonal in a Sentence
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Menopause is a body-wide hormonal transition that affects virtually every organ, from skin to bones to brain.
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Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
Muscle fiber loss, also known as sarcopenia, usually starts to happen after age 30.7 While there are many contributing factors for muscle loss due to aging—hormonal changes, nutrition deficiencies, and chronic illnesses—the biggest cause of muscle loss is inactivity.
—Tiffany Ayuda, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Well now, a new generation of women is going under the knife to combat changes triggered by another major hormonal event in a woman’s life: menopause.
—Genevieve Monsma, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
But when males and females are present, there can be some hormonal cross-talk, especially in rodents, which can carry litters of a dozen or more pups.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Avoid stress, which creates hormonal effects that change our metabolism and can accelerate aging.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
That’s the hormonal signal for the body to release an egg from the ovary.
—Latifah Miles, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
Smoking, diabetes, and some hormonal shifts can also increase a person’s risk for gum disease.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
In contrast, the American Academy of Pediatrics last summer reaffirmed its endorsement of the care, stating that hormonal treatments are essential and should be covered by health insurers, while also commissioning a systematic review of evidence.
—Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
Muscle fiber loss, also known as sarcopenia, usually starts to happen after age 30.7 While there are many contributing factors for muscle loss due to aging—hormonal changes, nutrition deficiencies, and chronic illnesses—the biggest cause of muscle loss is inactivity.
—Tiffany Ayuda, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Well now, a new generation of women is going under the knife to combat changes triggered by another major hormonal event in a woman’s life: menopause.
—Genevieve Monsma, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
But when males and females are present, there can be some hormonal cross-talk, especially in rodents, which can carry litters of a dozen or more pups.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Avoid stress, which creates hormonal effects that change our metabolism and can accelerate aging.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
That’s the hormonal signal for the body to release an egg from the ovary.
—Latifah Miles, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
Smoking, diabetes, and some hormonal shifts can also increase a person’s risk for gum disease.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
In contrast, the American Academy of Pediatrics last summer reaffirmed its endorsement of the care, stating that hormonal treatments are essential and should be covered by health insurers, while also commissioning a systematic review of evidence.
—Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
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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
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