HORMONE in a Sentence

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Scientists have warned that the use of growth hormones to make cattle grow more quickly may result in a health risk for consumers.

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 Meanings and Examples of HORMONE
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hormone
 n.  chemical substance formed in one organ and carried in circulation to another organ on which it exerts a stimulating effect
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1  Extra doses of the hormone caused the animals' reproductive organs to develop sooner than usual.
2  Testosterone is the male sex hormone.
3  This hormone is the ultimate 'feel good' chemical because it is the essence of love, friendship, and tolerance of others.
4  Scientists have warned that the use of growth hormones to make cattle grow more quickly may result in a health risk for consumers.
5  The adrenals produce a large per cent of a man's sex hormones.
6  She's randy from the pregnancy hormones.