Endocrinology (journal)

Endocrinology (pronounced: /ˌɛndəkrɪˈnɒlədʒi/) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes research in all areas of endocrinology.

Etymology

The term "Endocrinology" is derived from the Greek words "endon" (within), "krino" (to separate), and "logia" (study of). It refers to the study of the endocrine system, the system of glands that release hormones directly into the circulatory system.

Overview

Endocrinology (journal) is a monthly publication that features original research articles, reviews, and clinical investigations in the field of endocrinology. The journal covers a wide range of topics including diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic diseases, hormone-related cancers, and neuroendocrinology.

The journal is published by the Endocrine Society, an international organization dedicated to hormone research and the clinical practice of endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is also responsible for the publication of other related journals such as Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism and Molecular Endocrinology.

Abstracting and Indexing

Endocrinology (journal) is abstracted and indexed in several databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The journal's impact factor, a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal, is also regularly reported.

Related Terms

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.
Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
Endocrine diseases: Diseases that occur when a gland produces too much or too little of an endocrine hormone, or when the body does not properly respond to these hormones.
Endocrine Society: A professional, international medical organization in the field of endocrinology and metabolism, founded in 1916.

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Endocrinology (journal)