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Endocrine System Genetics

Meaning

Endocrine System Genetics is the specialized study of how genetic variations, including single nucleotide polymorphisms and structural changes, influence the development, function, and regulation of the body’s hormone-producing glands and their corresponding receptor systems. This field investigates the hereditary basis for hormone synthesis, transport, metabolism, and action, which fundamentally dictates individual hormonal balance and susceptibility to endocrine disorders. Understanding this genetic blueprint is foundational to personalizing hormonal health interventions and predicting endocrine dysfunction risk.