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Definition of Endocrine
1. Noun. The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect.
Exact synonyms: Hormone, Internal Secretion
Generic synonyms: Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Acth, Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone, Adrenocorticotrophin, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Adrenocorticotropin, Corticotrophin, Corticotropin, Adrenalin, Adrenaline, Epinephrin, Epinephrine, Gastrointestinal Hormone, Gi Hormones, Glucagon, Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin, Insulin, Melatonin, Neurohormone, Oxytocin, Pitocin, Parathormone, Parathyroid Hormone, Relaxin, Hypothalamic Releasing Factor, Hypothalamic Releasing Hormone, Releasing Factor, Releasing Hormone, Rh, Growth Hormone, Human Growth Hormone, Somatotrophic Hormone, Somatotrophin, Somatotropic Hormone, Somatotropin, Sth, Thymosin, Thyroid Hormone, Adh, Antidiuretic Hormone, Pitressin, Vasopressin, Sex Hormone, Steroid, Steroid Hormone, Adrenosterone, Glucocorticoid, Catecholamine, Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone, Msh, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone, Thyrotrophic Hormone, Thyrotrophin, Thyrotropic Hormone, Thyrotropin, Tsh, Protirelin, Thyrotropin-releasing Factor, Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone, Trf, Trh
Derivative terms: Endocrinal, Hormonal
Generic synonyms: Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Acth, Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone, Adrenocorticotrophin, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Adrenocorticotropin, Corticotrophin, Corticotropin, Adrenalin, Adrenaline, Epinephrin, Epinephrine, Gastrointestinal Hormone, Gi Hormones, Glucagon, Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin, Insulin, Melatonin, Neurohormone, Oxytocin, Pitocin, Parathormone, Parathyroid Hormone, Relaxin, Hypothalamic Releasing Factor, Hypothalamic Releasing Hormone, Releasing Factor, Releasing Hormone, Rh, Growth Hormone, Human Growth Hormone, Somatotrophic Hormone, Somatotrophin, Somatotropic Hormone, Somatotropin, Sth, Thymosin, Thyroid Hormone, Adh, Antidiuretic Hormone, Pitressin, Vasopressin, Sex Hormone, Steroid, Steroid Hormone, Adrenosterone, Glucocorticoid, Catecholamine, Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone, Msh, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone, Thyrotrophic Hormone, Thyrotrophin, Thyrotropic Hormone, Thyrotropin, Tsh, Protirelin, Thyrotropin-releasing Factor, Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone, Trf, Trh
Derivative terms: Endocrinal, Hormonal
2. Adjective. Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions. "Endocrine system"
3. Noun. Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Exact synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine Gland
Generic synonyms: Gland, Secreter, Secretor, Secretory Organ
Group relationships: Endocrine System
Specialized synonyms: Thyroid, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid, Parathyroid Gland, Adrenal, Adrenal Gland, Suprarenal Gland, Prostate, Prostate Gland, Thymus, Thymus Gland, Hypophysis, Pituitary, Pituitary Body, Pituitary Gland, Adenohypophysis, Anterior Pituitary, Anterior Pituitary Gland, Pars Anterior, Pars Distilis, Pars Intermedia, Neurohypophysis, Pars Nervosa, Posterior Pituitary, Posterior Pituitary Gland, Epiphysis, Epiphysis Cerebri, Pineal Body, Pineal Gland, Islands Of Langerhans, Isles Of Langerhans, Islets Of Langerhans, Adrenal Cortex, Adrenal Medulla, Corpus Luteum, Gonad, Sex Gland
Derivative terms: Endocrinal
Generic synonyms: Gland, Secreter, Secretor, Secretory Organ
Group relationships: Endocrine System
Specialized synonyms: Thyroid, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid, Parathyroid Gland, Adrenal, Adrenal Gland, Suprarenal Gland, Prostate, Prostate Gland, Thymus, Thymus Gland, Hypophysis, Pituitary, Pituitary Body, Pituitary Gland, Adenohypophysis, Anterior Pituitary, Anterior Pituitary Gland, Pars Anterior, Pars Distilis, Pars Intermedia, Neurohypophysis, Pars Nervosa, Posterior Pituitary, Posterior Pituitary Gland, Epiphysis, Epiphysis Cerebri, Pineal Body, Pineal Gland, Islands Of Langerhans, Isles Of Langerhans, Islets Of Langerhans, Adrenal Cortex, Adrenal Medulla, Corpus Luteum, Gonad, Sex Gland
Derivative terms: Endocrinal
Definition of Endocrine
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Medical Definition of Endocrine
1. Pertaining to internal secretions, hormonal. Compare: exocrine. Origin: Gr. Krinein = to separate This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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