a substance containing iodine, obtained by decomposition of thyroglobulin, which has been thought to be the active principle of the gland: now…
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| 释义 | the world > life > biology > substance > process stimulators or inhibitors > hormone > [noun] > other hormones (29) thyro-iodine1896 a substance containing iodine, obtained by decomposition of thyroglobulin, which has been thought to be the active principle of the gland: now… parathormone1925 = parathyroid hormone n. at parathyroid, adj. 2. parathyroid hormone1925 a polypeptide hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands, which acts on the bones, kidneys, and intestine to increase the amount of calcium in… oestrin1926 Oestrogen; an oestrogen, spec. oestrone. oestrogen1927 Any of a group of naturally occurring hormones and synthetic compounds that are capable of regulating sexual development and function in female… relaxin1930 A polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum (and by the placenta during pregnancy), the primary action of which is to cause softening of… theelin1930 = oestrone, n. prolan1931 Any of several female gonadotrophic hormones, esp. human chorionic gonadotropin. galactin1932 = prolactin, n. Now rare. inhibin1932 A gonadal hormone which inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone. prolactin1932 A polypeptide hormone that promotes lactation, secreted by the anterior pituitary. Cf. lactogen n. at lacto-, comb._form affix 1. oestriol1933 A relatively weak oestrogenic hormone, produced mainly during pregancy; (16α,17β)-estra-1,3,5-triene-3,16,17-triol, C18H21(OH)3. oestrone1933 An oestrogenic hormone less potent than oestradiol, produced by the ovaries and peripheral tissues, esp. during pregnancy… oestradiol1934 The most potent naturally occurring oestrogenic hormone, which is the principal hormone produced by the ovaries of vertebrates… adrenocorticotrophin1943 = adrenocorticotropic hormone n. at adrenocorticotropic, adj. compounds. pancreozymin1943 A peptide hormone that stimulates enzyme secretion by the pancreas (now recognized to be identical with cholecystokinin). ADH1945 antidiuretic hormone. adrenocorticotropin1945 = adrenocorticotropic hormone n. at adrenocorticotropic, adj. compounds. cortisone1949 A steroid hormone (C21H28O5) found in the adrenal cortex and prepared synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory agent in rheumatoid… mineralocorticoid1950 Any steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that acts to regulate salt and water balance in the body; esp. aldosterone. Also: any synthetic… electrocortin1953 = aldosterone, n. aldosterone1954 A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex which is a potent mineralocorticoid, acting to increase the reabsorption of sodium and water and… angiotensin1958 An octapeptide (peptide of eight amino acids) that causes blood vessels to constrict and stimulates the production of aldosterone, thus… melatonin1958 A hormone, synthesized from serotonin by cells of the pineal gland and retina, which opposes the effect of MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone)… calcitonin1961 A polypeptide hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid in mammals and by the ultimobranchial body in other vertebrates, which… zeranol1971 A synthetic oestrogen used as a growth promoter in livestock. Also called zearalanol. amylin1988 Physiol. A peptide hormone, found as amyloid deposits in the pancreas in certain types of diabetes, which is thought to decrease the rate of… adiponectin1999 A protein hormone which is produced by fat cells and released in high concentrations into the blood, and which has a variety of physiological… adipokine2001 Any of a group of cytokine hormones synthesized by adipose tissue, including leptin and adiponectin. |
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