hormone
Standard biological term; used in medical, scientific, and everyday contexts.
from German Hormon
Growth hormone is essential for children's growth.
My hormonal balance was disrupted by stress.
offal; entrails (esp. beef/pork)
Kansai dialect term for offal, especially beef or pork intestines, often used in dishes like ホルモン焼き (grilled offal).
See also: ホルモンやき
In Osaka, grilling and eating offal is popular.
The offal at this restaurant is fresh and has no unpleasant smell.
Stress can cause your hormones to become unbalanced.
We grilled offal over charcoal and ate it.
That organ secretes a hormone that promotes growth.
hormone therapy