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- adjective Resembling a
hormone or some aspect of one.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Pumpkin seeds are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which act as a precursor of prostaglandins—hormonelike substances important for sexual health.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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These chemicals are pheromones: hormonelike substances released by one animal and perceived by another of the same species, and usually prompting a specific reaction—such as readying oneself for sex—or even changing hormonal levels.
INSIDE OF A DOG ALEXANDRA HOROWITZ 2009
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These chemicals are pheromones: hormonelike substances released by one animal and perceived by another of the same species, and usually prompting a specific reaction—such as readying oneself for sex—or even changing hormonal levels.
INSIDE OF A DOG ALEXANDRA HOROWITZ 2009
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These foods contains hormonelike compounds that may help control stronger hormones within the body that trigger the growth of tumors.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Soybeans also contain other hormonelike compounds, called phytoestrogens, which block the action of the more potent estrogens in the body that can stimulate the growth of cancerous tumors.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Soybeans also contain other hormonelike compounds, called phytoestrogens, which block the action of the more potent estrogens in the body that can stimulate the growth of cancerous tumors.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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These foods contains hormonelike compounds that may help control stronger hormones within the body that trigger the growth of tumors.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Soybeans also contain other hormonelike compounds, called phytoestrogens, which block the action of the more potent estrogens in the body that can stimulate the growth of cancerous tumors.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Soybeans also contain other hormonelike compounds, called phytoestrogens, which block the action of the more potent estrogens in the body that can stimulate the growth of cancerous tumors.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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These foods contains hormonelike compounds that may help control stronger hormones within the body that trigger the growth of tumors.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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