Endocrine Reviews
Endocrine Reviews
Endocrine Reviews (pronunciation: en·do·crine re·views) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes comprehensive and systematic review articles in the field of endocrinology. The journal is published by the Endocrine Society.
Etymology
The term "endocrine" originates from the Greek words "endo" meaning within, and "krinein" meaning to separate or secrete. This refers to the method of secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream by the endocrine glands. The term "reviews" in this context refers to the critical evaluation or summary of research in a particular field.
Related Terms
- Endocrinology: The branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
- Endocrine System: The collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.
- Endocrine Glands: Glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.
- Hormones: Chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions.
- Endocrine Society: A professional, international medical organization in the field of endocrinology and metabolism, dedicated to research and education.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endocrine Reviews
- Wikipedia's article - Endocrine Reviews
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