CEFR C1

parahormone

noun

Meaning

A substance that is produced by cells and acts locally on neighboring cells or tissues, rather than entering the bloodstream to affect distant target organs like a classical hormone.

Examples

  • The parahormone released by the tumor cells stimulated nearby blood vessel growth.
  • Researchers are investigating the specific parahormone responsible for regulating local immune responses.

Synonyms: local mediator, paracrine factor, autacoid