hormona

Definitions of hormona
  1. noun
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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    adrenalina
    a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
    insulina
    hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
    esteroide
    any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
    andrógeno
    male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
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    secreción
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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