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hormone

/ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

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1 · noun

a chemical made by the body that controls certain functions

激素

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The hormone helps regulate growth during childhood.
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这种激素有助于调节儿童时期的生长。
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Pronunciation: /ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

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