Hypernyms (thermometer is a kind of...): measuring device; measuring instrument; measuring system (instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something) Meronyms (parts of thermometer):
Noun. 1. hormone-the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect. endocrine, internal secretion. secretion-a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell.
Estrogen - a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Testosterone - a male sex hormone produced by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal glands. Insulin - secreted by the pancreas and regulates the storage and use of carbohydrates in the body.