Adjective: endocrine en-du-krin or 'en-du,krIn
- Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
"endocrine system";
- endocrinal
- The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
"The endocrine regulated the body's metabolism";
- hormone, internal secretion
- Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
"The pituitary gland is often called the master endocrine gland";
- endocrine gland, ductless gland
Derived forms: endocrines
Type of: gland, secretion, secretor, secretory organ
Part of: endocrine system
Encyclopedia: Endocrine