1905, from Greek hormon "that which sets in motion," present participle of horman "impel, urge on," from horme "onset, impulse," from PIE *or-sma-, from root *er- "to move, set in motion." Used by Hippocrates to denote a vital principle; modern meaning coined by English physiologist Ernest Henry Starling (1866-1927). Jung used horme (1915) in reference to hypothetical mental energy that drives unconscious activities and instincts. Related: Hormones.
权威例句
1. Hormone replacement therapy is very important and should be instituted early.
激素替代治疗非常重要,应该及早开始。
2. Oestrogen is a female sex hormone.
雌激素是一种雌性荷尔蒙。
3. This hormone interacts closely with other hormones in the body.
这种荷尔蒙与体內其他荷尔蒙紧密地相互作用.
4. Hormone implants are used as growth boosters.
激素植入物被用作生长辅助剂.
5. It is a neuropeptide member belonging to the crustacean hyperglycemic hormone ( CHH ) neuropeptide family.