Hormone-Like
/ˈhɔːr.moʊn laɪk/noun
Resembling or functioning in a manner similar to a hormone.
Did you know?The word “hormone” was coined in 1905 by physiologist Ernest Starling from Greek horman, meaning “to set in motion” or “to urge onward.”
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
hormē
“Impulse, movement, assault, or urge toward action”
Ancient Greek
Greek
horman
“To set in motion, stir up, or urge onward”
1905
Scientific English
hormone
“A chemical messenger carried through the body to stimulate activity”
20th Century
English
-like
“A suffix meaning resembling or having the qualities of”
Modern English
English
hormone-like
“Resembling a hormone or producing a comparable biological effect”