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Synonyms and antonyms of Hormones and chemicals in the body in British Thesaurus
Hormones and chemicals in the body
endorphin (noun)
a type of hormone produced in the body that reduces pain, especially when you are injured or physically tired
glycogen (noun)
a form of glucose that is found especially in the liver and muscles
growth hormone (noun)
a hormone that helps the process of growth in animal and plant cells. In animals, it is produced in the pituitary gland.
hydrocortisone (noun)
a hormone (=chemical substance produced in the body) that is used in medicine to treat parts of the body that have become swollen and painful
insulin (noun)
a substance produced in your body that controls the level of sugar in your blood. People who have the disease diabetes do not produce enough insulin.
irisin (noun)
a hormone (=a chemical substance produced in the body) that can reproduce the health benefits of exercise and a good diet
melatonin (noun)
a hormone (=natural substance produced in your body) that helps regulate cycles of sleeping and waking
oestrogen (noun)
a hormone produced in a woman’s body that makes her develop typical female sexual features and prepares her body for having a baby
progesterone (noun)
a chemical substance produced in the bodies of women and female animals. Progesterone is a type of hormone.
sebum (noun)
a substance like oil produced by the sebaceous glands that stops the hair and skin from drying out and also protects against some bacteria
testosterone (noun)
a chemical substance produced in the body that causes men to develop the physical features that are typical of males. Testosterone is a type of hormone.