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Endocrine   /ˈɛndoʊkrˌaɪn/   Listen
Endocrine

adjective
1.
Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions.  Synonym: endocrinal.  Antonym: exocrine.
noun
1.
The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect.  Synonyms: hormone, internal secretion.
2.
Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.  Synonyms: ductless gland, endocrine gland.



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"Endocrine" Quotes from Famous Books



... forced to realize that the general form and external appearance of the human body depends, to a large extent, upon the functioning, during the early developmental period, of the endocrine glands. Our stature, the kinds of faces we have, the length of our arms and legs, the shape of the pelvis, the color and consistency of the integument, the quantity and regional location of our subcutaneous fat, the amount and distribution of hair ...
— The Glands Regulating Personality • Louis Berman, M.D.

... nervous system or endocrine disorder is the highly frequent suppression of the menstrual function. At times this may occur as a sequel to mental shock, as it did in the case of Celia H. (Case 19), who was menstruating when, frightened by the suicidal attempt of her brother, the ...
— Benign Stupors - A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type • August Hoch



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