synthetic hormone
Lab-made body chemical
A synthetic hormone is a laboratory-made compound that mimics hormones produced naturally in the body.
Synthetic hormones appear in birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and treatments for conditions like hypothyroidism or growth deficiency.
She takes synthetic thyroid hormone daily.
Some synthetic hormones are chemically identical to natural ones; others are modified for better absorption or longer duration.
- diethylstilbestrolSynthetic estrogen compound
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- patchMaterial covering damage
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
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