parahormone
noun
para·hor·mone
-ˈhȯr-ˌmōn 
: a substance that functions as a hormone but is of relatively nonspecific nature
the likely role of neurotensin as a parahormone in the gastrointestinal tract—
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“Parahormone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parahormone. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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