hormone-interfering
|hor-mone-in-ter-fer-ing|
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/ˈhɔːrmoʊn ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
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/ˈhɔːməʊn ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ/
disrupting hormones
Etymology
'hormone-interfering' originates from a modern English compound of 'hormone' and the present participle 'interfering', where 'hormone' referred to a chemical messenger and 'interfering' comes from 'interfere' meaning 'to come between or obstruct'.
'hormone-interfering' developed in 20th and 21st century scientific and regulatory usage as a descriptive compound, influenced by related terms like 'endocrine-disrupting' and phrases such as 'hormone interference'.
Initially formed to describe substances that disrupt hormonal action, its meaning has remained consistent as a label for agents or actions that interfere with hormones.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing or tending to cause disruption of the normal action of hormones; interfering with endocrine function.
Some consumer products contain hormone-interfering chemicals that can affect development.
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Last updated: 2026/01/17 06:28