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endocrinology

knowledge

health and welfare

health

medicine

endocrinology

Description

Description

Endocrinology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Alternative Labels

behavioural or comparative endocrinology

chemistry of hormone functions

diseases of the endocrine system

study of the endocrine system

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knowledge

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sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)