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.
Trophic hormones from the anterior pituitary include: 1  Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH or thyrotropin) â stimulates the thyroid gland increasing the size and number of cells. 2  Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) â stimulates the adrenal cortex increasing the size and number of cells.