hormone
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003954
One of many substances made by glands in the body. Hormones circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs. Some hormones can also be made in the laboratory.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003954 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
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