prohormone

Noun

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

Japanese Meaning

ホルモンの前駆体。通常はそれ自体ではほとんどホルモン作用を示さない物質。

The liver converts a prohormone into an active hormone when needed.

肝臓は必要に応じて前駆ホルモンを活性ホルモンに変換する。

Sense（1）

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

prohormones

（ plural ）