endocrine

Etymology

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

adj

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

noun

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

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