hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
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Definition of hormonal
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: 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
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Other Words from hormonal
hormonally
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of hormonal in a Sentence
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Hair loss can alert us to everything from hormonal imbalances to nutritional deficiencies. — Ivana Rihter, Allure, "The Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Women," 22 Aug. 2019 If your dizziness is a result of AUB, your doctor will first try to figure out the cause of the excessive bleeding — these can range from a polyp, to an ovarian cyst, to a hormonal imbalance. — Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, "Here's Why You Might Experience Dizziness During Your Period — and Why You Shouldn't Ignore It," 16 Aug. 2019 The most probable cause is thought to be from bacteria getting into the eye or a hormonal change. — Catie Wegman, sun-sentinel.com, "Dry eye on the rise: What to know about the chronic disease," 8 July 2019 Magnesium: 4% of the RDI – reduces inflammation and acne causing hormonal imbalance. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Are Those Watermelon Infused Skincare Products Worth Your Coins?," 5 Aug. 2019 For example, a doctor might suggest hormonal birth control to stop ovulation with the hope of reducing the severity of PMS symptoms. — chicagotribune.com, "Can CBD help with PMS?," 5 Aug. 2019 Studies have consistently shown that women can use checklists to screen themselves for possible health concerns associated with taking hormonal birth-control pills. — The Economist, "Abortion laws get more attention in the culture wars," 20 July 2019 While some studies suggest this is the result of physical or hormonal differences between male and female players, Dr. Argo thinks at least part of the explanation may be even simpler. — Beacon Orthopaedics, Cincinnati.com, "This doctor’s soccer background is an asset when treating athletes," 28 June 2019 But the hormonal changes that happen because of menopause can contribute to weight gain. — Jo Yurcaba, Woman's Day, "Why Menopause Causes Weight Gain and Why You Shouldn't Worry," 21 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hormonal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
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Medical Definition of hormonal
Other Words from hormonal
hormonally
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hormonally active