endocrinology

[en-doh-kruh-nol-uh-jee, -krahy-]

noun

1. the branch of biology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions, especially in relation to their processes or functions.

endocrinology

/ -krɪ-, ˌɛndəʊkraɪˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌɛndəʊˌkrɪnəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the endocrine glands and their secretions

endocrinology

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system.

Other Word Forms

• endocrinologic adjective
• endocrinological adjective
• endocrinologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocrinology¹

First recorded in 1915–20; endocrine + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

"The possibility of translating these findings into humans is very exciting," said Seung K. Kim, MD, PhD, the KM Mulberry Professor and a professor of developmental biology, gerontology, endocrinology and metabolism.

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Robert Lustig, professor emeritus of pediatrics in the division of endocrinology at UC San Francisco, who is a friend of Means, told The Times he was shocked and surprised.

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Sami Dridi, professor of poultry science specializing in avian endocrinology and molecular genetics, was responsible for conducting the experiment and the driving force in writing the paper.

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“If everybody had equal access, then this would be a way to help,” said Dr. Rocio Pereira, chief of endocrinology at Denver Health.

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"Pfizer said they had to be heterosexual men in a stable relationship," recalled trial leader and endocrinology consultant David Price.

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