Humoral factor
Humoral factor
Humoral factor (pronunciation: hyoo-mor-al fak-tor) is a term used in medicine and biology to refer to substances such as hormones, antibodies, or cytokines that are secreted into the bloodstream and influence the function of cells or tissues.
Etymology
The term "humoral" is derived from the Latin word "humor", which means "fluid". This is a reference to the ancient humoral theory of medicine, which posited that the body was governed by four "humors" or fluids. The term "factor" comes from the Latin "factor", meaning "doer" or "maker", and in this context refers to the active role these substances play in the body's function.
Related terms
- Humoral immunity: A type of immune response that involves the production of antibodies by B cells in response to an antigen.
- Humoral theory: An ancient medical concept that the body is governed by four "humors" or fluids.
- Hormone: A type of humoral factor that is produced by glands in the body and regulates various bodily functions.
- Antibody: A type of protein produced by B cells that can bind to specific antigens and help to neutralize or destroy them.
- Cytokine: A type of humoral factor that is produced by cells of the immune system and regulates immune responses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Humoral factor
- Wikipedia's article - Humoral factor
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