Endocrine: meaning, definitions and examples

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endocrine

 

[ หˆษ›ndษ™หŒkraษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biology system

The term 'endocrine' refers to a system of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. These hormones regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, and mood. The endocrine system plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis within the body. Key components include glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. Disorders of the endocrine system can lead to significant health issues, highlighting its importance in overall health.

Synonyms

glandular, hormonal, internal secretion

Examples of usage

  • The endocrine system regulates hormone production.
  • Endocrine disorders can affect growth and development.
  • She studies the endocrine functions of the human body.

Translations

Translations of the word "endocrine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endรณcrino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคƒเคธเฅเคฐเคพเคตเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช endokrin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ endokrin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฝะดะพะบั€ะธะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ endokrynny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†…ๅˆ†ๆณŒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท endocrinien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endocrino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท endokrin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด๋ถ„๋น„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endokrinnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ endokrinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†…ๅˆ†ๆณŒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ endokrini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innkirtla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะดะพะบั€ะธะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ endokrin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endocrino

Etymology

The word 'endocrine' originates from the Greek words 'endon,' meaning 'within' or 'inside,' and 'krinein,' meaning 'to separate' or 'to secrete.' It first appeared in the early 20th century when scientists began to differentiate between various body systems and their functions. The concept of the endocrine system was solidified as research in physiology and biology advanced, particularly with the discovery of various hormones and their effects on the body. Initially, the focus was on the glands themselves and how they release hormones into the bloodstream, which are then transported to organs and tissues to regulate bodily functions. Over time, the term has become widely used in medical and biological contexts, referring to not only the glands but also the hormones themselves and their significant influence on health and disease.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,481, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.