Xenohormones are a group of either naturally occurring or artificially created compounds showing hormone-like properties. Xenohormones are frequently implicated in endocrine disruption.
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Etymology
The term is derived from the Greek words ξένος (xenos), meaning "stranger".
Background
The most commonly occurring xenohormones are xenoestrogens, which mimic the effects of estrogen. Other xenohormones include xenoandrogens and xenoprogesterones.
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