prehormone


prohormone

 [pro-hor´mōn] a precursor of a hormone" >hormone, such as a polypeptide that is cleaved to form a shorter polypeptide hormone or a steroid that is converted to an active hormone by peripheral metabolism. Called also prehormone.

pre·hor·mone

(prē-hōr'mōn), A glandular secretory product, having little or no inherent biologic potency, that is converted peripherally to an active hormone. Compare: prohormone (1).

pre·hor·mone

(prē-hōr'mōn) A glandular secretory product, having little or no inherent biologic potency, which is converted peripherally to an active hormone.
Compare: prohormone, bioregulator

pre·hor·mone

(prē-hōr'mōn) A glandular secretory product, having little or no inherent biologic potency, which is converted peripherally to an active hormone.
Compare: prohormone