hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal therapy
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
moody hormonal teenagers
hormonally
hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
adverb

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Yet conversations of hormonal health and their enduring impact often end with the last period. — Sadiya S. Khan, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 And particularly in key periods like in pregnancy and postpartum, those things can really increase, and that’s related to the hormonal changes that are happening. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 That benefit is amplified by the addition of 2% ectoin, a protective ingredient that defends skin against external irritants (like pollutants) and internal stressors (like hormonal changes) alike. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Estrogen also plays a role in joint and connective tissue health, immune activity, and inflammation, so related pain tends to worsen during hormonal shifts. — Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hormonal

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hormonal was in 1926

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Kids Definition

hormonal

adjective
hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones

Medical Definition

hormonal

adjective
hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal disorders
hormonal contraceptive methods
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
hormonal teenagers
hormonally
-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
adverb
hormonally active
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