endocrinology

American  

[en-doh-kruh-nol-uh-jee, -krahy-] / ˌɛn doʊ krəˈnɒl ə dʒi, -kraɪ- /

noun

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

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endocrinology British  

/ -krɪ-, ˌɛndəʊkraɪˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌɛndəʊˌkrɪnəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

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

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endocrinology Scientific  

/ ĕn′də-krə-nŏl′ə-jē /

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

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Other Word Forms

• endocrinologic adjective
• endocrinological adjective
• endocrinologist noun

Etymology

Origin of endocrinology

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

Example Sentences

"Our findings could also be used to inform diagnosis criteria and disease management strategies across cardiology and endocrinology, improving care for millions of patients."

From Science Daily

"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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times