ectohormone en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek) Ancient Greek ἐντός (entós) Ancient Greek ἐκτός (ektós)der. English ecto- Ancient Greek ὁρμῶν (hormôn)lbor. English hormone English ectohormone From ecto- + hormone.
Meanings
- Any hormone that is secreted into an individual's environment and affects the behaviour or activity of another individual (of the same or different species) in the manner of a pheromone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ectohormones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |