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Endocrine

//ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream. not-comparable
2
Pertaining to the endocrine glands or their secretions. not-comparable

Adjective

1
of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions wordnet

Noun

1
The secretion of an endocrine gland.
2
any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream wordnet
3
An endocrine gland.
4
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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