What is the definition of
endocrine
1.
[ noun ]
(biology,anatomy,biochemistry) an endocrine secretion that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Synonyms:
hormone
internal_secretion
Related terms:
secretion
thyroid-stimulating_hormone
thyrotrophin
thyroxine
thyroid_hormone
insulin
noradrenaline
catecholamine
adrenocorticotropic_hormone
relaxin
oxytocin
melatonin
ghrelin
adrenosterone
somatotropin
hypothalamic_releasing_factor
thymosin
glucagon
glucocorticoid
steroid_hormone
gastrin
adrenotrophin
vasopressin
parathormone
secretin
melanocyte-stimulating_hormone
neurohormone
gonadotropin
protirelin
adrenaline
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2.
[ noun ]
(anatomy,zoology) any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Synonyms:
ductless_gland
endocrine_gland
Related terms:
gland
thyroid_gland
pituitary
nut
anterior_pituitary
pars_distilis
adrenal_medulla
corpus_luteum
pars_intermedia
adrenal_gland
parathyroid_gland
pineal_gland
posterior_pituitary
islands_of_Langerhans
adrenal_cortex
ovary
thymus_gland
prostate_gland
gonad
endocrine_system
3.
[ adjective ]
of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
Synonyms:
endocrinal
Examples:
"endocrine system"
Related terms:
exocrine
endocrine_gland
endocrine_gland
Similar spelling:
endocrinal
endozoic
endozoan
endoscope
endozoa
endocranium
endocentric