hormone [hawr-mohn] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
contraceptive [kon-truh-sep-tiv]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: birth control method
Synonyms: IUD, armor, barrier method, coil, condom, diaphragm, foam, hormone, intrauterine device, jelly, loop, pill, planned parenthood, preventative, preventive medicine, prophylactic, rhythm method, ring, rubber, safety, shield, spermicidal cream, sponge, vaginal suppository
Example Sentences
  • The hypothalamus controls hormone secretions from the nearby pituitary gland.
  • Insulin, a hormone that regulates the metabolism of glucose, also crops up.
  • Glucocorticoid is a hormone produced in response to stress and its job is to make the animal behave appropriately.
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