Endocrine
Pronunciation: /ˈɛndoʊˌkraɪn/
Endocrine (adjective)
- Relating to glands that release hormones directly into the blood.
Examples
- The endocrine system regulates metabolism.
- Endocrine disorders can affect growth.
Common collocations: endocrine system, endocrine function, endocrine disorder, endocrine gland, endocrine secretion
Endocrine (noun)
- A gland in the body that produces and releases hormones.
Examples
- The thyroid is an endocrine gland.
- Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream.