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