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A chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body in another part. For example, insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas that tells other cells when to use glucose for energy.
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| hormone replacement therapy |
The use of hormones such as oestrogen or a combination of oestrogen and progestogen/progesterone for the relief of symptoms resulting from cessation of ovarian function, either at the time of the natural menopause or following surgical removal of the ovaries.
출처: www.soyfacts.com.au/glossary.html
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A naturally occuring substance secreted by specialised cells that affects the metabolism or behaviour of other cells possessing functional receptors for the hormone. Hormones may be hydrophilic, like insulin, in which case the receptors are on the cell surface or lipophilic, like the steroids, where the receptor can be intracellular.
출처: www.naturesroots.com/glossary.html
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| hormone replacement therapy |
Hormones, eg testosterone in males, estrogen in females, may be prescribed when a deficiency is found.
출처: www.malehealth.com/HTML/B9_print.html
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A chemical substance that is formed in one part of the body, travels through the blood, and affects the function of cells elsewhere in the body. Hormone receptor test: A test to measure the amount of certain proteins, called hormone receptors, in breast cancer tissue. Hormones can attach to these proteins. Hormone therapy: Treatment that prevents cancer cells from getting the hormones they need to grow. ...
출처: durangocancercenter.com/education/glossary.html
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