1905, from Greek hormon "that which sets in motion," present participle of horman "impel, urge on," from horme "onset, impulse," from PIE *or-sma-, from root *er- "to move, set in motion." Used by Hippocrates to denote a vital principle; modern meaning coined by English physiologist Ernest Henry Starling (1866-1927). Jung used horme (1915) in reference to hypothetical mental energy that drives unconscious activities and instincts. Related: Hormones.
例文
1. Hormone replacement therapy is very important and should be instituted early.
ホルモン置換治療は非常に重要であり、早期に開始すべきである。
2.Oestrogen is a female sex hormone .
エストロゲンは女性ホルモンである。
3.This hormone interacts closely with other hormones in the body.
このホルモンは体内の他のホルモンと密接に相互作用する。
4. Hormone implants are used asgrowth boosters.
ホルモンインプラントを成長補助剤として使用した。
5. It is a neuropeptide member belonging to the crustacean hyperglycemic hormone ( CHH ) neuropeptide family.