noun
animal hormone
Refers to hormones produced by animals, as opposed to plant hormones or synthetic hormones. Used in biological and veterinary contexts.
動物ホルモンは、成長や代謝の調節に重要な役割を果たす。
Animal hormones play an important role in regulating growth and metabolism.
Compound of 動物 (animal) and ホルモン (hormone), a straightforward borrowing and combination.