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Hormone
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hormônio, substância hormonal
a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues
Exemplos
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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hormônio
a synthetic substance designed to mimic the function of natural animal or plant hormones, used in medicine, agriculture, or industry
Exemplos
Farmers use hormones to speed up livestock growth.
Os agricultores usam hormônios para acelerar o crescimento do gado.
Some athletes illegally take performance-enhancing hormones.
Alguns atletas tomam ilegalmente hormônios que melhoram o desempenho.
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