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Endogenous Steroidogenesis

Meaning

Endogenous Steroidogenesis refers to the complex, multi-step biochemical process within the human body responsible for the de novo synthesis of all steroid hormones from cholesterol. This critical pathway occurs primarily in the adrenal glands, gonads, and placenta, producing glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids. The integrity and efficiency of this process are fundamental to systemic health, regulating stress response, metabolism, and reproductive function.