Hormones

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013434",
  "term": "Hormones",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A chemical produced in one part of the body and passed through the blood to another part of the body to regulate its structure or function.\n\n2. Chemicals produced by glands in the body and circulated in the bloodstream. Hormones control the actions of certain cells or organs.",
  "references": [
    "NIH AIDS Info Glossary",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/hormones/"
}