Translations:Endocrinology/1/en
Branch of medicine dealing the endocrine system
 Illustration depicting the primary endocrine organs of a female | |
| System | Endocrine |
|---|---|
| Significant diseases | Diabetes, Thyroid disease, Androgen excess |
| Significant tests | Thyroid function tests, Blood sugar levels |
| Specialist | Endocrinologist |
| Glossary | Glossary of medicine |
Endocrinology (from endocrine + -ology) is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. It is also concerned with the integration of developmental events proliferation, growth, and differentiation, and the psychological or behavioral activities of metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sleep, digestion, respiration, excretion, mood, stress, lactation, movement, reproduction, and sensory perception caused by hormones. Specializations include behavioral endocrinology and comparative endocrinology.