hormone (n.), hormonal (adj.)

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Substance formed in one organ or part of the body and carried in the blood to another organ or part where it selectively alters functional activity.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 765 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'hormone' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10810 RIS BibTex EndNote
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