Endocrine Synonyms and Antonyms

ĕndə-krĭn, -krēn
The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. hormone
  2. internal secretion
Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. endocrine-gland
  2. ductless-gland
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Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. exocrine
  2. endocrinal
  3. eccrine
  4. gonadal
  5. holocrine
  6. luteal
  7. merocrine
  8. ovarian
  9. pancreatic
  10. prostatic
  11. thymic
  12. thyroidal
Antonyms:
  1. exocrine

Words Related to Endocrine

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Endocrine Sentence Examples

  • Endocrine and metabolic disorders are another important cause of growth problems.

  • Pesticides and similarly constructed chemical agents can cause cancer and can damage human endocrine and nervous systems, and they can be found in the soil, food, water, and in the air.

  • Possible use in rapid diagnosis of endocrine disorders and side effects of retinoid therapy are being studied.

  • The endocrine system is made up of the thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, the adrenal glands and part of the pancreas.

  • Pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, and testes are all part of the endocrine system.

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