hormone
Example Sentences
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The testing uncovered numerous substances associated with cancer, hormone disruption, developmental harm, and immune system effects.
From Science Daily
Extended weightlessness generally wreaks havoc on the human body, often disrupting the space traveler’s heartbeat, balance and hormone levels.
Puberty blockers - which suppress the hormones that cause puberty - are often prescribed to children questioning their gender as a way of stopping physical changes such as breast development or facial hair.
From BBC
Mason says she has a "particularly hairy part" of her wrist where she applies her testosterone gel on a daily basis, but that the benefits she gets from the hormone are worth it.
From BBC
It does not provide immediate, on demand infertility, and many options rely on hormones that can cause significant side effects.
From Science Daily
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