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endocrine

adjective
ˈen.də.krɪn

Meaning

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Relating to or denoting glands which secrete hormones directly into the blood.

Example Sentences

The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.

The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.

The endocrine system regulates metabolism.

Synonyms

hormonal, glandular, physiological, Hormonal, Glandular, Regulatory
Entry 1
hormonal, glandular, physiological
Entry 2
Hormonal, Glandular, Regulatory
Entry 3
hormonal, glandular, physiological

Antonyms

non-hormonal, exocrine, external secretion, Non-hormonal, Dysfunctional, Ineffective, external, artificial
Entry 1
non-hormonal, exocrine, external secretion
Entry 2
Non-hormonal, Dysfunctional, Ineffective
Entry 3
non-hormonal, external, artificial

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