BMC Endocrine Disorders
BMC Endocrine Disorders
BMC Endocrine Disorders (pronounced: B-M-C Endocrine Disorders) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes articles in the field of endocrinology. The journal is part of the BioMed Central (BMC) series, an open access publisher of scientific research.
Etymology
The term "BMC Endocrine Disorders" is derived from the name of its publisher, BioMed Central (BMC), and the medical field it focuses on, endocrine disorders. The term "endocrine" originates from the Greek words "endo" meaning within, and "krinein" meaning to separate or secrete, referring to the function of endocrine glands which secrete hormones within the body.
Related Terms
- Endocrinology: The branch of medicine concerned with the structure, function, and disorders of the endocrine glands.
- Endocrine Glands: Glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.
- Hormones: Chemical substances produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.
- BioMed Central: A United Kingdom-based, open access publisher specializing in science, technology, and medicine (STM) sector.
- Open Access: A publishing model that allows the dissemination of research articles to the global community without restriction through the internet.
- Peer Review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on BMC Endocrine Disorders
- Wikipedia's article - BMC Endocrine Disorders
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