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irnoun(politics) Initialism of international relations. [The study of political and trade relationships among countries.]
linoun(Chinese philosophy) A meaningful ceremony or ritual; etiquette, behaviour.
neuropeptidenoun(biochemistry) Any of several peptides, such as endorphins, that function as neurotransmitters.
ghrelinnoun(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted in the stomach when empty, that increases appetite and secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
vasopressinnoun(biochemistry) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
catecholaminenoun(biochemistry) Any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland.
noradrenalinenoun(biochemistry, chiefly UK) Synonym of norepinephrine.
aldosteronenoun(biochemistry, steroids) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
corticosteronenoun(biochemistry, steroids) A corticosteroid hormone, produced in the adrenal glands, involved in metabolism.
lipinnoun(biochemistry) Any fat, fatty acid, lipoid, soap, or similar substance.
thyrotropinnoun(biochemistry) A thyroid-stimulating glycoprotein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
adrenal cortexnoun(anatomy) The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces hormones essential to homeostasis.
cortisolnoun(biochemistry, steroids) A glucocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that mediates various metabolic processes (such as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress. When used medicinally it is known as hydrocortisone.
glucocorticoidnoun(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.
cholecystokininnoun(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein.
beta endorphinnounan endorphin produced by the pituitary gland that suppresses pain
pyruvatenoun(biochemistry) Any salt or ester of pyruvic acid.
prolactinnoun(biochemistry) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.
hypothalamicnoun(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the hypothalamus.
glutamatenoun(neuroscience) The anion of glutamic acid in its role as a neurotransmitter.

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