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  • endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction  group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… …   Universalium

  • Multiple endocrine neoplasia — Classification and external resources Micrograph of a medullary thyroid carcinoma, as may be seen in MEN 2A and MEN 2B. H E stain …   Wikipedia

  • adrenal gland — Anat. one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine. Also called suprarenal gland. See diag. under kidney.… …   Universalium

  • drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …   Universalium

  • Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …   Universalium

  • endocrine system — Group of ductless glands that secrete hormones necessary for normal growth and development, reproduction, and homeostasis. The major endocrine glands are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, islets of Langerhans, adrenals, parathyroids, ovaries …   Universalium

  • Monooxygenase DBH-like 1 — Monooxygenase, DBH like 1 Identifiers Symbols MOXD1; DKFZp564G202; MOX; PRO5780; dJ248E1.1 External IDs …   Wikipedia

  • Neurosecretion — is the synthesis and release of hormones from neurons. These hormones are normally secreted from nerve cells in the brain that then circulate into the blood. These neurohormones are similar to nonneural endocrine cells and glands in that they… …   Wikipedia

  • multiple endocrine deficiency syndrome — multiple glandular deficiency syndrome primary failure of any combination of endocrine glands, including adrenals, thyroid, gonads, parathyroids, and endocrine pancreas, often accompanied by nonendocrine autoimmune abnormalities …   Medical dictionary

  • polyendocrine autoimmune syndromes — polyglandular autoimmune syndromes syndromes comprising combinations of endocrine and nonendocrine autoimmune diseases. Type I is caused by mutations in the autoimmune regulator gene (AIRE, locus: 21q22.3) and occurs in infants and children. It… …   Medical dictionary

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