hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
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 adverb

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These include celiac disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal imbalances such as hypothyroidism, metabolic disorders like diabetes, neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or even certain cancers. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025 Hormonal Changes Drinking coffee on an empty stomach may cause hormonal changes in the body. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025 It’s believed that some form of hair loss—whether brought on by cancer treatments, stress, postpartum hormonal changes, or a health condition like alopecia—affects 50% of women in America. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025 Metformin isn't approved for weight loss in children but sometimes will be prescribed to help a child with prediabetes or a hormonal disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight. Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hormonal

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hormonal was in 1926

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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

hormonal

adjective
hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones

Medical Definition

hormonal

adjective
hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
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 adverb
hormonally active

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