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en·do·crine
 endocrine
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- pronunciation:
- en
d
krihn
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of a gland, releasing a secretion directly into the bodily fluids, as do the thyroid and adrenals, rather than through ducts.
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| definition 2: |
of, pertaining to, or resembling an endocrine gland, or its products.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any secretion released directly into the bodily fluids.
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| definition 2: |
any of the endocrine glands.
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| related words: |
gall |
| derivation: |
endocrinal (adj.) |
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