Molecular Endocrinology
Molecular Endocrinology
Molecular Endocrinology (pronunciation: mo-le-cu-lar en-do-crin-ol-o-gy) is a specialized field of Endocrinology that focuses on the study of hormones at a molecular level.
Etymology
The term 'Molecular Endocrinology' is derived from three words: 'Molecular', 'Endo' and 'Crine'. 'Molecular' is derived from the Latin word 'molecula', meaning 'small mass'. 'Endo' is a prefix from Greek 'endon' meaning 'within'. 'Crine' is derived from the Greek word 'krinein' meaning 'to separate'.
Definition
Molecular Endocrinology involves the study of the biochemical and physiological aspects of hormones, the hormone receptors, the cells of the endocrine glands and tissues, and the genetic and molecular biological effects of hormones.
Related Terms
- Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Endocrine Glands: Glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.
- Hormone Receptors: A receptor molecule that binds to a specific hormone.
- Endocrine System: The collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Molecular Endocrinology
- Wikipedia's article - Molecular Endocrinology
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