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Environmental Endocrinology

Meaning

Environmental Endocrinology is a specialized and emerging field of study dedicated to understanding the intricate, bidirectional relationship between an organism’s endocrine system and its external physical, chemical, and social environment. It specifically examines how factors outside the body, ranging from temperature and nutrition to man-made chemicals, can modulate hormonal balance and function. This field provides critical insights into the etiology of hormone-related disorders.