endocrine
The secretion of an endocrine glandThe secretion of an endocrine gland.
» The thyroid is an endocrine gland.
Die Schilddrüse ist eine endokrine Drüse.
Meaning
2 sensesThe secretion of an endocrine gland.
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
An endocrine gland.
Examples
3 sentencesThe thyroid is an endocrine gland.
deDie Schilddrüse ist eine endokrine Drüse. — Luiaard
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland.
deDie Schilddrüse ist eine endokrine Drüse. — Luiaard
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women from young adulthood to early middle age.
Origin
From French endocrine, from endo- + Ancient Greek κρίνω (krínō, “to separate, also to secrFrom French endocrine, from endo- + Ancient Greek κρίνω (krínō, “to separate, also to secrete”).
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Forms
plural: endocrines| Singular | endocrine |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream:endocrine glandductless gland
- the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect:hormoneinternal secretion