hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl 
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
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All participants reported having regular menstrual periods, as determined by a tracking app, and hadn’t used any form of hormonal contraception for at least six months before the study.
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New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
The first week My skin is prone to occasional hormonal breakouts.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
More research is needed to understand the factors that influence how soy intake affects breast cancer risk, including hormonal status, menopausal status, and when soy is consumed (childhood vs. adulthood).15
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—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Perimenopause, the phase leading up to menopause, can begin six to 10 years earlier and trigger hormonal chaos.
—Ashley May, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
The first week My skin is prone to occasional hormonal breakouts.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
More research is needed to understand the factors that influence how soy intake affects breast cancer risk, including hormonal status, menopausal status, and when soy is consumed (childhood vs. adulthood).15
7.
—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Perimenopause, the phase leading up to menopause, can begin six to 10 years earlier and trigger hormonal chaos.
—Ashley May, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hormonal
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones
Medical Definition
hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl
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
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