internal secretion 1
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Hypernym
secretion 2
noun
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
EnglishHyponym
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
epinephrine 1
noun
a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning
glucagon 1
noun
a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
gonadotropin 1
noun
hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
