Word: hormone
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hor
mone
Definition: Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
Morphemes:
Affix: hormone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὁρμή
Language: grc
Decoded: orme
Meaning: rapid motion forwards, onrush, onset, assault, impulse to do a thing, effort