prohormone

English

Etymology

From pro- +‎ hormone.

Noun

prohormone (plural prohormones)

  1. (biochemistry) A substance that is a precursor to a hormone, usually having minimal hormonal effect by itself

Translations

French

Etymology

From pro- +‎ hormone.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁɔ.ɔʁ.mɔn/

Noun

prohormone f (plural prohormones)

  1. (biochemistry) prohormone