non-hormonal
|non-hor-mo-nal|
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/nɒn hɔːrˈmoʊnəl/
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/nɒn hɔːˈməʊnəl/
not related to hormones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-hormonal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'hormonal' relating to hormones.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-hormonal' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'hormonal' to describe something not related to hormones.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to hormones,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or related to hormones.
The non-hormonal treatment was effective for the patient.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41