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hormone-enhanced

|hor/mone-en/hanced|

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/ˈhɔːrmoʊn ɪnˈhænst/

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/ˈhɔːməʊn ɪnˈhɑːnst/

enhanced by hormones

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hormone-enhanced' originates from the combination of 'hormone' and 'enhanced', where 'hormone' refers to a regulatory substance produced in organisms to stimulate specific cells or tissues, and 'enhanced' means improved or intensified.

Historical Evolution

The term 'hormone-enhanced' evolved from the increasing use of hormones in agriculture and medicine to improve growth and performance.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the use of hormones in medical treatments, but over time it evolved to include agricultural applications.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that has been improved or altered by the addition of hormones.

The hormone-enhanced vegetables grew faster and larger than the organic ones.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42