endocrine

[en-duh-krin, -krahyn, -kreen]

adjective

1. secreting internally into the blood or lymph.

2. of or relating to an endocrine gland or its secretion.

noun

1. an internal secretion; hormone.

2. endocrine gland.

endocrine

/ ˈɛndəʊˌkraɪn, -krɪn /

adjective

1. of or denoting endocrine glands or their secretions

   endocrine disorders

noun

1. an endocrine gland

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocrine¹

1910–15; endo- + -crine < Greek krī́nein to separate

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocrine¹

C20: from _endo- + -crine, from Greek krinein to separate

Example Sentences

In cities, rising temperatures and poor air quality contribute to obesity, diabetes, and immune disorders in companion animals, while chemical runoff and airborne pollution influence endocrine function in birds and mammals.

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ME/CFS affects multiple parts of the body, including the brain, the immune system, and the endocrine system.

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They can also cause build-up in cells and tissues and interfere with the body’s endocrine and immune systems.

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No longer able to clean the blood of impurities, the Frankensteined kidney becomes a "pathological neuro-immune endocrine organ," as the UVA researchers describe it in a new scientific paper, that can cause serious health problems.

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The study also identified increased risks of mortality associated with several causes such as respiratory, circulatory and digestive system disorders; nervous system, endocrine and infectious diseases; cancers; and congenital malformations.

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