homelike

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A: It all starts with hormonelike chemicals called prostaglandins.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022

Bimatoprost is a synthetic version of a hormonelike substance, prostaglandin, that our bodies make naturally.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2019

He was interested in some of the basic immunological research we were doing, especially on cytokines, which are hormonelike proteins that play a role in regulating the immune response.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2013

This is based on neuropeptides, hormonelike chemicals that are released by neurons to affect other neurons.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2011

When the insects come in contact with the paper, they absorb the hormonelike chemical through their feet and antennae.

From Time Magazine Archive