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A Brief History of Modern Endocrinology and Definitions of a True Hormone

Volume: 19, Issue: 8, Pages: 1116 - 1121
Published: Nov 11, 2019
Abstract
Background and Objective: An overview of the history of endocrinology indicates that definitions of some initially developed concepts, including the term ‘hormone’ have been changed over time. This review provides a historical overview of current definitions of ‘hormone’ and the criteria of a true hormone. In addition, a brief history of hormone-related concepts and their transformation over time are discussed. Results: Classically, a hormone is...
Paper Details
Title
A Brief History of Modern Endocrinology and Definitions of a True Hormone
Published Date
Nov 11, 2019
Volume
19
Issue
8
Pages
1116 - 1121
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