hormonal

American  

[hawr-mohn-l] / hɔrˈmoʊn l /

adjective

1. of or relating to a hormone or hormones.

   hormonal secretions from endocrine glands.

2. exhibiting any of the emotional and behavioral effects of one’s sex hormones: They’re just hormonal boys looking at nude pictures.

   I was hormonal after giving birth, crying over nothing.

   They’re just hormonal boys looking at nude pictures.

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Etymology

Origin of hormonal

First recorded in 1925–30; hormon(e) ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

To capture hormonal patterns, participants provided salivary cortisol eight times per day over the course of two days.

From Science Daily

My panic began with ChatGPT, where I diagnosed myself with everything from hormonal imbalances and thyroid issues to iron deficiency.

From Los Angeles Times

The circle supports women and girls with endometriosis, PCOS, or "any other hormonal and reproductive health conditions," she said.

From BBC

Beyond toxic metals, the same research group has previously examined chemicals that interfere with the hormonal system.

From Science Daily

Infections, hormonal shifts and even gut microbes can trigger disease in susceptible people.

From The Wall Street Journal