Endocrine

//ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The secretion of an endocrine gland.
  2. 2
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream wordnet
  3. 3
    An endocrine gland.
  4. 4
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Pertaining to the endocrine glands or their secretions. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions wordnet

Synonyms

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hormoneadrenalautacoidbilechalonedigestive secretion

Example

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"Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women from young adulthood to early middle age."

Etymology

From French endocrine, from endo- + Ancient Greek κρίνω (krínō, “to separate, also to secrete”).

Related phrases

endocrine glandendocrine systemendocrine gland

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