"Endocrinology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorder of the endocrine system and its specific secretions called hormones, the integration of developmental events such as proliferation, growth, and differentiation (including histogenesis and organogenesis) and the coordination of metabolism, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction, and sensory perception depend on chemical cues, substances synthesised and secreted by specialized cells.

Endocrinology is concerned with the study of the biosynthesis, storage, chemistry, and physiological function of hormones and with the cells of the endocrine glands and tissues that secrete them.

The endocrine system consists of several glands, in different parts of the body, that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than into a duct system. Hormones have many different functions and modes of action; one hormone may have several effects on different target organs, and, conversely, one target organ may be affected by more than one hormone."

Endocrinology. (2010, January 4). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:42, January 7, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Endocrinology&oldid=335820125

General Thyroid Links:

American Thyroid Association

The Hormone Foundation- Source of hormone-related health information

Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association (ThyCa)

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)- A medical professional community of clinical endocrinologists committed to providing the highest quality of care

Power Of Prevention- An awareness campaign to help educate & inform consumers on the importance of endocrine health