ENDOCRINE
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Endocrine.
Endocrine - as an adjective
Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
Example: "Endocrine system"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endocrinalAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
exocrineEndocrine - as a noun
The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hormoneinternal secretionHypernyms (Closely Related)
secretionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
acthadrenocorticotrophic hormoneadrenocorticotrophinadrenocorticotropic hormone
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adrenocorticotropincorticotrophincorticotropingastrointestinal hormonegi hormonesglucagongonadotrophic hormonegonadotrophingonadotropic hormonegonadotropininsulinmelatoninneurohormoneoxytocinpitocinparathormoneparathyroid hormonerelaxinhypothalamic releasing factorhypothalamic releasing hormonereleasing factorreleasing hormonerhgrowth hormonehuman growth hormonesomatotrophic hormonesomatotrophinsomatotropic hormonesomatotropinsththymosinthyroid hormoneadhantidiuretic hormonepitressinvasopressinsex hormonesteroidsteroid hormoneadrenosteroneglucocorticoidcatecholaminemelanocyte-stimulating hormonemshthyroid-stimulating hormonethyrotrophic hormonethyrotrophinthyrotropic hormonethyrotropintshprotirelinthyrotropin-releasing factorthyrotropin-releasing hormonetrftrh
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Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ductless glandendocrine glandHypernyms (Closely Related)
glandsecretersecretorsecretory organHyponyms (Broadly Related)
thyroidthyroid glandparathyroidparathyroid gland
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adrenaladrenal glandsuprarenal glandprostateprostate glandthymusthymus glandhypophysispituitarypituitary bodypituitary glandadenohypophysisanterior pituitaryanterior pituitary glandpars anteriorpars distilispars intermedianeurohypophysispars nervosaposterior pituitaryposterior pituitary glandepiphysisepiphysis cerebripineal bodypineal glandislands of langerhansisles of langerhansislets of langerhansadrenal cortexadrenal medullacorpus luteumsex gland
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Example Sentences
"The endocrine system is responsible for regulating hormone production in the body."
"Certain endocrine disorders can lead to imbalances in hormone levels."
"The endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream."
"The endocrine function of the pancreas is to produce insulin."
"The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system."
Word Game Points
Is ENDOCRINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, endocrine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENDOCRINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ENDOCRINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, endocrine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENDOCRINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ENDOCRINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, endocrine is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENDOCRINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
