hormone
Example Sentences
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Despite that perception, melatonin is actually a hormone that affects more than just sleep cycles.
From Science Daily
The testosterone hormone is probably what drives the increased production of that pain-resolving molecule, known as interleukin-10, the researchers found.
It remains true that medical interventions like hormone therapy still require parental consent.
From Salon
Young people who are already being prescribed the hormones will continue to get them but their clinicians will be asked to review their treatment.
From BBC
The medication, administered as an injection, targets hormones that determine how quickly the stomach empties and how full a person feels, helping to regulate appetite.
From BBC
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