Endocrine Journal

The Endocrine Journal (Endocr J) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of endocrinology. It is published by the Japan Endocrine Society and contains articles related to the study of hormones, the endocrine system, and their role in the physiology and pathology of organisms.

Pronunciation

Endocrine: /ˈɛndəkrɪn, -ˌkrin, -ˌkrʌɪn, -ˌkraɪn/

Journal: /ˈdʒɜːrnl/

Etymology

The term "endocrine" is derived from the Greek words "endo" meaning within, and "krinein" meaning to separate or secrete. The term "journal" comes from the Old French "jurnal", meaning daily, which in turn is derived from the Latin "diurnalis", pertaining to a day.

Related Terms

Endocrinology: The branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
Hormones: Chemical substances produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.
Endocrine system: The collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.
Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
Medical journal: A peer-reviewed scientific journal which communicates medical information to physicians and other health professionals.

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Endocrine Journal