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Hormone
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hormone
a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues
Exemples
Insulin, a hormone from the pancreas, controls blood sugar levels.
Adrenaline , a stress hormone, prepares the body for " fight or flight. "
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hormone
a synthetic substance designed to mimic the function of natural animal or plant hormones, used in medicine, agriculture, or industry
Exemples
Farmers use hormones to speed up livestock growth.
Les agriculteurs utilisent des hormones pour accélérer la croissance du bétail.
Some athletes illegally take performance-enhancing hormones.
Certains athlètes prennent illégalement des hormones améliorant la performance.
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