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Hormonal Imbalance - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 08, 2018


Glossary

Endocrine system: Collective name for various glands in the body that release their secretions directly into the bloodstream; also referred to as ductless glands

Hormones: Secretions of the endocrine glands that control various important metabolic processes in the body including growth and reproduction

Gonad: Glands that produce sex hormones and the gametes (eggs and sperm)

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