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endocrine
[en-duh-krin, -krahyn, -kreen]
adjective
secreting internally into the blood or lymph.
of or relating to an endocrine gland or its secretion.
noun
an internal secretion; hormone.
endocrine
/ ˈɛndəʊˌkraɪn, -krɪn /
adjective
of or denoting endocrine glands or their secretions
endocrine disorders
noun
an endocrine gland
Word History and Origins
Origin of endocrine1
Word History and Origins
Origin of endocrine1
Example Sentences
ME/CFS affects multiple parts of the body, including the brain, the immune system, and the endocrine system.
They can also cause build-up in cells and tissues and interfere with the body’s endocrine and immune systems.
No longer able to clean the blood of impurities, the Frankensteined kidney becomes a "pathological neuro-immune endocrine organ," as the UVA researchers describe it in a new scientific paper, that can cause serious health problems.
The study also identified increased risks of mortality associated with several causes such as respiratory, circulatory and digestive system disorders; nervous system, endocrine and infectious diseases; cancers; and congenital malformations.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of deca-BDE in 2021 after the chemical was linked to cancer, endocrine and thyroid issues, and a host of other ailments.
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