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signal molecule

[sig′nəl]

Etymology: L, signum, mark

a hormone, neurotransmitter, or other agent that transfers information from one cell or organ to another. Examples include steroid hormones, insulin, and growth factors. A photon may have a similar effect on a retinal receptor.

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