When something is released, it means that it is set free or let go. In the context of hormones, it refers to the process of a hormone being secreted or sent out by a gland into the bloodstream.
Related terms
Secreted: The act of releasing or producing a substance, such as a hormone, from a cell or gland.
Endocrine System: A network of glands in our bodies that produce and release hormones.
Hormone: Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various bodily functions.