anti-hormone
|an-ti-hor-mone|
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/ˌæn.tiˈhɔːr.moʊn/
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/ˌæn.tiˈhɔː.məʊn/
hormone inhibitor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-hormone' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'hormone', a term derived from Greek 'hormōn', meaning 'that which sets in motion'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'anti-hormone' was coined in the 20th century as scientific understanding of hormones and their functions expanded.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any substance that could inhibit hormone action, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance that counteracts the effects of a hormone in the body.
Tamoxifen is an anti-hormone used in breast cancer treatment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41