Hans Selye

Definition

Hans Selye was a pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the effects of stress on the human body. He is often referred to as the "father" of stress research.

Related terms

Endocrinology: The study of hormones and their impact on bodily functions.

Psychoneuroimmunology: This field studies the interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the human body.

Cortisol: A steroid hormone released by adrenal glands in response to stress; it's one key player in Selye's stress model.