What does endocrinology mean?

Patient's question:

I didn't feel any change in my body, it's still the same as usual.

Doctor's answer:

The classical concept of the endocrine system refers to a group of specialized cells forming endocrine glands. These include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, gonads, pancreatic islets, thymus, and pineal gland, among others. These glands secrete high-efficiency organic chemicals (hormones), which are transmitted through the bloodstream to deliver chemical signals to their target cells, tissues, or organs, exerting either excitatory or inhibitory effects.
Guidance: Endocrine disorders in women primarily involve dysfunction of the pituitary gland, pancreatic islets, adrenal glands, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, and ovaries.

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