What does "endocrine system" mean?

A control system of ductless glands that secrete hormones which circulate via the bloodstream to affect cells within specific organs.

Endocrine system

Common synonyms include: ductless, glandular, hormonal, hormonal system, hormone balance system, hormone signaling.

noun

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Noun

1
A control system of ductless glands that secrete hormones which circulate via the bloodstream to affect cells within specific organs.
2
the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity wordnet