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A chemical substance formed in one organ and carried in the circulation to another organ on which it exerts a stimulating effect; thus, according to Starling, the gastric glands are stimulated by a hormone from the pyloric mucous membrane.
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What is the medical term meaning excessive parathyroid hormone?
Hyperparathyroidism is the condition of elevated parathyroid hormone.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation FSH?
FSH stands for follicle stimulating hormone
What is the medical term meaning hormone secreted by the testes?
Testosterone: hormone secreted by the testes
What Greek word did the word hormone come from?
The word 'hormone' comes from the Greek word ὁρμή - meaning "impetus".
What is the medical term meaning A hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland?
Thyroid stimulating hormone, also known as TSH or thyrotropin.
What is the medical term meaning excess thyroid hormone level?
Hyperthyroidism is the condition of abnormally high thyroid hormone levels.
What is the medical term meaning a hormone-secreting cancerous tumor?
A general medical term for a hormone secreting cancerous tumor
What is the medical term meaning low growth hormone secretion?
hypoparathyroidism
What is the medical term meaning a hormone that increases concentration of calcium and phosphates?
Parathormone
What is the medical term meaning a hormone that stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor?
The medical term for a hormone that stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor is oxytocin.
What is the medical term meaning diabetes specialist?
Endocrinologists treat hormone disorders including diabetes.
What is the meaning of oxytin?
Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the human brain. It is stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
