A protein or lipid product synthesized and released by the endocrine glands, which circulates through the bloodstream and controls numerous functions in organs and tissues distant from its point of origin.
| Grammatical category | Noun |
|---|---|
| Field | Anatomy, physiology and embryology |
| Level of specialization | Medium |
| Definition source | glosario de Fertilidad |
| Gender relationship | No |
| Specific to one sex | No |