Hormontermel

Hormontermel is a neologism sometimes used to describe the combined process by which endocrine glands produce and secrete hormones. It is not a widely standardized term in mainstream endocrinology, where discussions typically separate hormone synthesis (production) from secretion (release), and refer to these steps with more specific phrases.

In this usage, hormontermel encompasses the cascade from gene expression and translation to the chemical maturation, packaging, storage, and eventual release of hormones. Synthesis involves transcriptional and translational control that determines which hormones are produced and in what quantities. Once synthesized, many hormones are stored in secretory granules and released in response to stimuli such as neural activity, circulating hormones, or metabolic signals. The release is often regulated by signaling pathways that trigger exocytosis or exocrine-like processes appropriate to the gland involved.

Regulation of hormontermel occurs within broader endocrine feedback systems, notably the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, and is influenced by circadian rhythms, nutrition, stress, and disease states. Disruptions in any part of this process can lead to disorders such as diabetes mellitus (insulin production/secretion), thyroid diseases (thyroid hormone production and release), and adrenal disorders (cortisol production).

Because hormontermel is not a standard term, researchers and clinicians typically describe the separate stages—hormone synthesis and hormone secretion—or refer to specific hormones and glands to convey precise mechanisms. See also endocrinology, hormone synthesis, hormone secretion, and endocrine regulation.