homoni

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Meaning

A chemical made in the body that travels in the blood and controls processes such as growth, hunger, sleep and reproduction.

Good to know

N class noun, the plural is also homoni: homoni za uzazi, reproductive hormones. Used in health writing, often with kiwango, level: kiwango cha homoni.

Examples

• Mabadiliko ya homoni huathiri hisia za vijana.Changes in hormones affect young people's feelings.
• Daktari alipima kiwango cha homoni katika damu yake.The doctor measured the level of hormones in her blood.
• Usingizi mzuri husaidia homoni kufanya kazi vizuri.Good sleep helps hormones work well.

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