hormone
n. any of a number of substances which are secreted into the bloodstream by endocrine glands and stimulate particular organs or tissues (Biochemistry) | ||||
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Hormone Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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hormone
Noun
1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
(synonym) endocrine, internal secretion
(hypernym) secretion
(hyponym) adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, ACTH, adrenocorticotropin, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin, corticotrophin
Noun
1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
(synonym) endocrine, internal secretion
(hypernym) secretion
(hyponym) adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, ACTH, adrenocorticotropin, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin, corticotrophin
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hormone
hormone
\hor"mone\ (hôr"mōn), n. [from gr. "orma`ein to excite.] (physiol. chem.) a chemical substance formed in one organ and carried in the circulation to another organ on which it exerts a stimulating effect; thus, according to starling, the gastric glands are stimulated by a hormone from the pyloric mucous membrane.
similar words(10)
thyroid hormone
lactogenic hormone
thyrotrophic hormone
thyroid-stimulating hormone
thyrotropin-releasing hormone
thyrotropic hormone
hypothalamic releasing hormone
luteinizing hormone
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
releasing hormone
hormone
\hor"mone\ (hôr"mōn), n. [from gr. "orma`ein to excite.] (physiol. chem.) a chemical substance formed in one organ and carried in the circulation to another organ on which it exerts a stimulating effect; thus, according to starling, the gastric glands are stimulated by a hormone from the pyloric mucous membrane.
similar words(10)
thyroid hormone
lactogenic hormone
thyrotrophic hormone
thyroid-stimulating hormone
thyrotropin-releasing hormone
thyrotropic hormone
hypothalamic releasing hormone
luteinizing hormone
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
releasing hormone
Hormone Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
hormone
A chemical made by glands in the body. Hormones circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs. Some hormones can also be made in a laboratory.
A chemical made by glands in the body. Hormones circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs. Some hormones can also be made in a laboratory.
hormone therapy
Treatment that adds, blocks or removes hormones. For certain conditions (such as diabetes or menopause), hormones are given to adjust low hormone levels.To slow or stop the growth of certain cancers (such as prostate and breast cancer), synthetic hormones or other drugs may be given to block the body's natural hormones. Sometimes surgery is needed to remove the gland that makes hormones. Also called hormonal therapy, hormone treatment, or endocrine therapy.
| A Dictionary of Alternative-Medicine Methods |
hormone
Any of numerous substances (e.g., adrenaline, insulin, and melatonin) that are transmittable by the bloodstream to cells distant from their source and that have specific effects on such cells.
Any of numerous substances (e.g., adrenaline, insulin, and melatonin) that are transmittable by the bloodstream to cells distant from their source and that have specific effects on such cells.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Hormone
Chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. A hormone originally denoted a chemical made by a special gland for export to another part of the body. Now a hormone is more broadly any chemical, irrespective of whether it is produced by a special gland or not, for export or domestic use, that "controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.". The word "hormao" which means "I set in motion" or "I stir up" was used in ancient Greece to covey the "vital principle" of "getting the juices flowing." The word "hormone" was resurrected in 1902 (not 1906, as the Oxford English Dictionary states) by the English physiologists Wm. M. Bayliss and Ernest H. Starling who that year reported their discovery of a substance made by glands in the small intestine that stimulated pancreatic secretion. They called the substance "secretin" and dubbed it a "hormone", the first known hormone.
Chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. A hormone originally denoted a chemical made by a special gland for export to another part of the body. Now a hormone is more broadly any chemical, irrespective of whether it is produced by a special gland or not, for export or domestic use, that "controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.". The word "hormao" which means "I set in motion" or "I stir up" was used in ancient Greece to covey the "vital principle" of "getting the juices flowing." The word "hormone" was resurrected in 1902 (not 1906, as the Oxford English Dictionary states) by the English physiologists Wm. M. Bayliss and Ernest H. Starling who that year reported their discovery of a substance made by glands in the small intestine that stimulated pancreatic secretion. They called the substance "secretin" and dubbed it a "hormone", the first known hormone.
| Aids Glossary |
hormone
a substance created by one organ, transmitted to another organ by the blood, that causes some activity in the second organ due to a chemical reaction. For example, testosterone is a hormone found only in males.
a substance created by one organ, transmitted to another organ by the blood, that causes some activity in the second organ due to a chemical reaction. For example, testosterone is a hormone found only in males.
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
hormone
a chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. For example, insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas that tells other cells when to use glucose for energy. Synthetic hormones, made for use as medicines, can be the same or different from those made in the body.
a chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. For example, insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas that tells other cells when to use glucose for energy. Synthetic hormones, made for use as medicines, can be the same or different from those made in the body.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Hormone
One of a large class of chemicals that are secreted by glands and some organs. Hormones regulate the activities of systems, organs, tissues, and glands. They have an important role in regulating functions such as fighting infection, digestion, growth, and reproduction
One of a large class of chemicals that are secreted by glands and some organs. Hormones regulate the activities of systems, organs, tissues, and glands. They have an important role in regulating functions such as fighting infection, digestion, growth, and reproduction
| NIDDK Digestive Diseases Dictionary |
Hormone
(HOR-moan)
A substance in the body that regulates certain organs. Hormones such as gastrin help in breaking down food. Some hormones come from cells in the stomach and small intestine.
(HOR-moan)
A substance in the body that regulates certain organs. Hormones such as gastrin help in breaking down food. Some hormones come from cells in the stomach and small intestine.
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
HORMONE
An active chemical substance formed in one part of the body and carried in the blood to other parts of the body where it stimulates or suppresses cell and tissue activity. See Pituitary Gland.
An active chemical substance formed in one part of the body and carried in the blood to other parts of the body where it stimulates or suppresses cell and tissue activity. See Pituitary Gland.
| NKUDIC Kidney and Urologic Diseases Dictionary |
hormone (HOR-mone)
A natural chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. Antidiuretic hormone tells the kidneys to slow down urine production.
The kidney releases three hormones: erythropoietin, renin, and an active form of vitamin D that helps regulate calcium for bones.
Context: Kidney & Urologic Diseases
A natural chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. Antidiuretic hormone tells the kidneys to slow down urine production.
The kidney releases three hormones: erythropoietin, renin, and an active form of vitamin D that helps regulate calcium for bones.
Context: Kidney & Urologic Diseases
| The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health |
hormone
Any of numerous substances (e.g., adrenaline, insulin, and melatonin) that are transmittable by the bloodstream to cells distant from their source and that have specific effects on such cells.
Any of numerous substances (e.g., adrenaline, insulin, and melatonin) that are transmittable by the bloodstream to cells distant from their source and that have specific effects on such cells.
Hormone Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
receptor (in relation to hormones)
A cellular protein that binds hormones or neurotransmitters to initiate a physiologic response. Some receptors are located in the plasma membrane, and others are found within the cytoplasm or nucleus.
A cellular protein that binds hormones or neurotransmitters to initiate a physiologic response. Some receptors are located in the plasma membrane, and others are found within the cytoplasm or nucleus.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
hormone
A molecule produced by endocrine glands that controls specific biological processes like growth and metabolism.
A molecule produced by endocrine glands that controls specific biological processes like growth and metabolism.
Hormone Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Hormone Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Hormone
A hormone (from Greek όρμή - "to set in motion") is a chemical messenger that carries a signal from one cell (or group of cells) to another. All multicellular organisms produce hormones (including plants - see phytohormone).
The function of hormones is to carry information to the target cells; the action of hormones is determined by the pattern of secretion and response of the receiving tissue - the signal transduction response.
The best-known animal hormones are those produced by endocrine glands of vertebrate animals, but hormones are produced by nearly every organ system and tissue type in a multicellular organism.
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