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Sex Hormone (Noun)

Meaning

Any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that the sex hormone imbalance was causing the patient's irregular menstrual cycles.
  • Estrogen is a primary female sex hormone that regulates the development of the reproductive system.
  • The androgen sex hormone is responsible for the growth and development of male characteristics during puberty.
  • Research has shown that certain sex hormones can affect fertility in both men and women.
  • The endocrinologist specialized in treating hormonal disorders, including those related to sex hormones.

Synonyms

  • Steroid
  • Steroid Hormone

Hypernyms

  • Endocrine
  • Hormone

Hyponyms

  • Oestrogen
  • Anabolic Steroid
  • Estrogen
  • Androgen
  • Androgenic Hormone
  • Corticosteroid
  • Progestin
  • Progestogen
  • Corticoid
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