endocrine

English

Etymology

From endo- + Ancient Greek κρίνω (krínō, “to separate”).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/

Adjective

endocrine (not comparable)

  1. Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream.
  2. Pertaining to the endocrine glands or their secretions.

Derived terms

Translations

producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

See also

Noun

endocrine (plural endocrines)

  1. The secretion of an endocrine gland.
  2. An endocrine gland.

Anagrams

Italian

Adjective

endocrine f pl

  1. Feminine plural of adjective endocrino.
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