Antihormone

/ˌæntiˈhɔrmoʊn/ noun

Definition

A substance that blocks or counteracts the effects of a hormone in the body.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + hormone (from Greek 'horman,' meaning 'to set in motion'). This scientific term emerged in endocrinology to describe compounds that inhibit hormonal action.

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Birth control pills are basically antihormones—they prevent your body's natural hormones from triggering ovulation, which is why understanding hormone chemistry revolutionized medicine and society.

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