hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal therapy
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
moody hormonal teenagers
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The program targets key life stages—puberty, pregnancy, and menopause—where hormonal fluctuations can exacerbate autoimmune symptoms.
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Cardiovascular disease, certain medications, and hormonal changes may cause swelling in both legs, referred to as bilateral peripheral edema.
—Catherine Moyer, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Still, cats often respond to the hormonal and physical changes that happen in a pregnant person’s body, like changes in body odor and changes in their owner’s behavior.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 May 2025
Despite the hormonal findings, the zoo stated Qing Bao isn't ready to mate just yet (and male pandas don't start mating until at least 5 years old).
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Cardiovascular disease, certain medications, and hormonal changes may cause swelling in both legs, referred to as bilateral peripheral edema.
—Catherine Moyer, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Still, cats often respond to the hormonal and physical changes that happen in a pregnant person’s body, like changes in body odor and changes in their owner’s behavior.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 May 2025
Despite the hormonal findings, the zoo stated Qing Bao isn't ready to mate just yet (and male pandas don't start mating until at least 5 years old).
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 May 2025
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“Hormonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormonal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones
Medical Definition
hormonal
adjective
hor·mon·al
hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal disorders
hormonal contraceptive methods
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
hormonal teenagers
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